Welcome to Golden State
Contractors School 

The Most Effective Way to Get

Your California Contractors License!

B R E A K I N G   N E W S

NEW GSCS OFFICE HOURS


Starting April 15, 2024, Office Hours and LIVE Class
Hours at Golden State Contractors School will CHANGE to
the following:


Monday - Thursday:  9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fridays:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm


LIVE Class: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

(Online Classes will remain the same 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm)     


We are changing Office Hours to accommodate customer requests for earlier access for Enrollments, Application submission, Bond Renewals and Corporate processing & Renewal paperwork.


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CSLB Announces...


1. NEW C49 LICENSE...


CSLB just announced the New C49 License which is the Tree & Palm Classification, it goes into effect January 1, 2024 and will require Applicants to take both a Law and Trade Exam.  Anyone currently holding the C61-D49 License (Tree Service), will be able to continue using it as it is, or they can add the new Classification by taking the new Trade Exam. 


2. NEW TESTING SYSTEM


CSLB has a New Testing System allowing Applicants to choose the Test Date and the Test Location that they wish.  The system is new and different from what they have previously done, so please contact our office before scheduling an Exam on your own, we will help with the process.



3. NEW Corporate Transparency Act... URGENT


Affecting ALL Corporations, LLC's and Partnerships!


The United State Treasury Department Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is requiring that all Corporations, LLC's and Partnerships complete a Beneficial Owners Report to list ALL Officers, Members, Managers, and Partners on the above listed Entities.


Entities created BEFORE January 1, 2024 must complete the BOI Report by the deadline of January 1, 2025. 


All Entities created AFTER January 1, 2024 must complete the BOI Report within 90 days of forming the Entity.


Please call to get more information about what this new Report is all about, we can provide the instructions to get you started!


4. B-2 LICENSE...


Residential Remodeling License finally available!


The B-2 Residential Remodeling License providing Kitchen & Bath Remodelers and Handymen a new License that allows for working in multiple trades (without Structural work).


Please call to get more information about what this new License is all about, we have the Study Materials to get you started!

5. Bond Value Increased January 1, 2023 to $25,000


CSLB  announced they are increasing the License Bond from $15,000 to $25,000 starting January 1, 2023. If your Bond was written before that date, it  will automatically be increased to the new amount on January 1, you won't have to do anything to increase it. The Bond Company will charge a small increase to cover the increase in coverage and will send an invoice and notifications by email and US Post.  
If you have questions we will help with the update here in the office.


6. Mandatory Workers Compensation Insurance


CSLB announced that the following Classifications will have to carry a mandatory Workers Compensation Insurance Policy even if they don't have any Employees.


Starting January 01, 2023 the following Classifications will need Workers Compensation coverage:


C08          Concrete

C20          HVAC

C22          Asbestos Abatement

C39          Roofing

C49          Trees and Palms 

C61-D49  Tree Service


If no Work Comp Policy is provided by July of 2023, the License Classification will be removed from the License.


In January of 2026, ALL Licensed Contractors will be required to carry a Workers Compensation Policy even if they don't have Employees.

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Interactive Exam Prep Classes...


NEW Students Start with our popular
YouTube
Video Lecture Series


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LIVE Interactive Classes Available for
Students with Exam Dates!


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*** To Our Family of
Friends & Customers,***

We are Thrilled to be able to serve you in a safe
and protected environment with both
At-Home Video Courses and LIVE In-Class programs!


We provide access to our Convenient Professional Training Programs through the YouTube Video Series as well as our Interactive LIVE Classes.

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As always, we’re Grateful for the Opportunity to Serve You, and will do everything in our power to help to keep you and your Business well prepared and in motion!  Rest assured, we’re working hard to Provide a thorough Training and Business Service Experience for You!

Don’t hesitate to Call or Contact us with any Questions or Concerns, we will always Provide the Best Service Available to you!

Sincerely,
Rob Andreasen and Staff
Golden State Contractors School
Rob Andreasen Bond Agency
Golden State Business Division
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Here are a Few
Important Things to Know:
 
Signing up for the Upcoming Exam Prep Classes is easy – Call or Email, during Office Hours, and we'll explain the entire process and help you get Enrolled for the Upcoming Video, and/or LIVE Classes.
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Golden State Contractors School is a Full-Service Training and Support Facility, serving the San Diego Construction and Contracting industry since 1978. GSCS has a unique, Video and LIVE Interactive Class that will teach you how to PASS the State Exam the First Time, and to LEARN the Laws and Regulations that California Contractors are required to follow every day in business.

We have been Registered with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) through the California Department of Education and are active members of the San Diego Better Business Bureau since 1989 (with an A+ rating).
Rob Andreasen
We look forward to helping YOU begin this exciting next step in your Career – becoming California's next Licensed Contractor!

- Rob Andreasen,
  Director / Instructor
 Two Convenient Evening Class Programs!

VIDEO Lecture Series
Contractors License Exam VIDEO Classes are held Monday-Thursday
the first two weeks of each month from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. 
See the Class Info page.

LIVE Class
Contractors License Exam LIVE Classes are held Monday-Thursday
the first two weeks of each month from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

See the Class Info page.

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Passing is Great ... but SUCCEEDING is better! 
We'll Help you Succeed with the State Exam... and then be part of your Support System while you Succeed with your Business! 

We Also Offer Two NEW Contractor Support Programs!

A. The Business Workshop! A One Night Workshop for New Contractors OR Experienced Contractors to brush up, or develop new skills. See the Class Info page.

B.Contractor Law Refresher Class! The Two Week Law Class is now available for already Licensed Contractors as a Refresher at a substantial discount with either of our popular Law programs (LIVE Class or At-Home Video Program). See the Class Info.

-- REMEMBER --
California Law requires
a WRITTEN CONTRACT
on EVERY project Over $500.

We Carry the Full Line of
BNi CONTRACTS & LEGAL FORMS!
This Set of 29 pre-formatted PDF documents is fully California Compliant!  Contracts and Legal Documents, are in convenient PDF format for easy download (and unlimited use).
Just call and we can email them to you. See the Bookstore page.
As Your Business Grows ...
As you look for more ways to Grow your Business and Protect the Assets you've built, you can restructure your business as a Corporation, Partnership or LLC. We can help process your new Business Entity with the Secretary of State's office & set up an S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership or LLC, at very reasonable rates (and very quickly). Call for more information or to make an appointment to find out more.  
​See the Class Info page.
619-296-9811
EXAM Prep Program​
- EXPANDED SERVICES* -
Enroll by March 15, 2024
*No Charge Repeat of Law Classes!

Next Classes are
  April 01-11, 2024

You'll Love our Convenient
Online Video Lecture Series
and LIVE Classroom Programs!


New Online and Audio* Packages Available for Law & Trade*.
Just $49.00 each!

 LICENSE RENEWAL UPDATE:
Your Contractors License can now be Renewed Online and paid with a Credit Card or Debit Card instead of sending a Check by Mail.

Call or Email Today!

619-296-9811

We are ready to assist you!

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 Conveniently Located in the 
​Center of San Diego County!

2515 Camino Del Rio South 
Suite 120 
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619-296-9811
Fax: 619-296-9859

Regular Office Hours: 
Monday-Thursday, 10 am - 6:30 pm
Friday, 10 am - 5 pm 

Evening Class Hours: 
Monday-Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
First Two Weeks of Each Month

Serving San Diego's Construction and Contracting Industry Since 1978!
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