Business & LicensingQuestion 11 of 690
A contractor whose license has been expired for more than five years must:
a.Pay a reinstatement fee only
b.Apply as a new applicant and meet current requirements
c.Retake and pass the trade exam
d.Simply submit a renewal application
Explanation
A license expired for more than five years cannot be reinstated — the contractor must apply as a new applicant, which includes paying the application fee and potentially retaking exams.
Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7141.5Practice all 690 questions free — no signup required.
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