With an earthwork & paving contractors license, you will be able to dig, move, and place material forming the surface of the earth, other than water, in such a manner that a cut, fill, excavation, grade, trench, backfill, or tunnel (if incidental thereto) can be executed, including the use of explosives for these purposes.
The earthwork & paving classification includes the mixing, fabricating and placing of paving and any other surfacing materials.
Before you can apply for your earthwork & paving contractors license, you must meet the following experience requirements:
Every applicant has to pass the Law & Business exam and the Trade exam before the license is issued.
Not sure which one to apply for? Compare all California contractor license classifications before you choose yours.
If you want a more detailed walkthrough, read our guide on how to get your C-12 earthwork paving contractors license.
Don't have 4 years of earthwork & paving experience?
A college degree can be substituted for up to three years of that experience.
In order to obtain your earthwork & paving contractors license, you are required to pass the Trade examination as well as the Law & Business exam.
*Even though you can apply for an earthwork & paving contractors license when you are 18 years old, it is recommended that you be at least 23 years old due to experience requirement.
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