From Application to License: The Typical Timeline
Licensing is a sequence of steps. Understanding the order helps you keep momentum from application to issuance.
By California Exam Academy Editorial TeamUpdated July 22, 20266 min read
Apply and get approved to test
Submit your application and fees, then wait for CSLB to notify you that you are approved to schedule your exams.
Test, then finalize
Pass your exams, complete fingerprinting, file your bond, submit workers’ compensation documentation if applicable, and pay the initial license fee.
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