[header] How to check a california licensed contractor [title] Visit the cslb's website. [step] In california, a contractor needs to hold a valid cslb license if they are agreeing to do work on a project that is valued at $500 or more for combined labor and materials. The first step in finding a qualified contractor is to check their license. 
Start by visiting the cslb website, which can be found at. [title] Use their " check a license " tool.