Monday, 4 July 2016

Concerning California Contractor License Application Processing

By Lucy M. Anaya


Just like many businesses, contractors have to obtain a license in order to run a business. Even if you will not be running the firm, as long as you are the owner you need a license. Nevertheless, there are some circumstances which exempt one from this. It is important to be up-to-date with California contractor license application processing.

A certificate proving your competency cannot substitute a license. These are given to workers but a company cannot operate using this. However, the relevant board to do this should have certified all the workers you hire to complete the construction work for you.



The enterprise should have a legal entity. It can either be formed through a partnership, sole proprietorship or a legal company whose liability is limited. If you are not sure what suits you in terms of legal firm form, then you need to seek help from professionals who are good at this. Lawyers come in very handy in such circumstances. However, even notaries and accountants who have high level of knowledge concerning laws related to company operations are good advisers too. Nonetheless, you have to be sure that the choice you go for is in line with the objectives of the firm and its needs too.

After deciding on the type of company to open, you have to register it. This is necessary in order to get an enterprise number. However, for sole proprietors who have registered the company using their name this undertaking is not even necessary. To note is that your liability will not be limited.

When it comes to licensing, there are subclasses. Therefore, the one you go for should be in accordance with the type of work you do. Again, if you have issues with making a decision concerning this, there are always professionals who are willing to help. However, all those involved should not have negative criminal records.

The amount to be paid as security for the license varies from one country to the other. However, the concerned board is not concerned with its issuance. It can be offered by several insurance companies, banking institutions and credit unions. Not all forms of security are acceptable and you have to be very keen when making this decision. Messing up will make the processing take a bit longer and you will have wasted resources to. However, remember that it is the license issuance personnel to call you and ask for accreditation certificate after going through your application form.

When it comes to license security for a general contractor, there is money to be paid. However, you can approach credit unions, insurance companies or banks to be doing the remittance for you. In addition, because there are many alternatives when deciding the kind of security to offer, you should be knowledgeable concerning this matter. The certification accrediting you which has to be submitted does not go with the application form. It is submitted much later. It is the personnel who will be processing the license to communicate with you and inform you on the deadline date for submission.

Without qualification, there is no need to apply for a contractor license because you will get none. Therefore, ensure you have performed well academically and have special knowledge as far as construction and building is concerned. The involved officers will assess the management of the site, safety and project and also administration capabilities.




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