The licensing exam is waived by using an RMO (Responsible Managing Officer). California Business & Professions Code Sections 7065.1 & 7068.1 allow a new license to be issued to a corporation using the qualifications of the Responsible Managing Officer (RMO). Having ONE person who has passed the licensing test serve as an officer and a license qualifier waives the company’s overall testing requirement.

Every company must have an eligible individual qualifier, who has already passed the licensing exam. A company will need an outside qualifier if the experience or the licensing requirements cannot be met in-house.

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) requires the RMO to directly supervise the company’s construction operations. Simple-to-follow guidelines in the form of a “supervision/mentorship plan” are provided by Construction RMO and will be reviewed upon the introduction of a new Contractor and RMO. The RMO’s main roles as a mentor are consultant, and supporter of the company’s growth and success. The RMO is not required to perform.

YES! Construction RMO will assist you with preparing, submitting, and tracking your license application with the state. Our applications are hand-delivered at the CSLB window for quicker processing!

It usually takes CSLB approximately 3 months to issue a new license with an RMO.

CSLB is currently expediting applications of military veterans who submit their DD214 form along with the application, to confirm release and honorable discharge from duty.

• Recruiting of new contractors and potential RMOs

• Introduction between a new contractor and local RMO with the appropriate license classification

• License application preparation, submission, and tracking

• Supervision/mentorship plan – Important guidelines to follow to ensure that the RMO/Contractor relationship is in compliance with state requirements. Following the plan will ensure you are doing this the right way and will be able to keep the new license ACTIVE.

• Online Customer Portal (Shared communication between the contractor and RMO)- Secured location to upload and organize important construction documents in order for the RMO to be up-to-date as required by law (examples of documents to upload: contracts, permits, photos, project updates, etc...)

• Helpful tips, education, reminders, and sample legal contracts to use in construction projects

• Online community access to our members for local networking opportunities