Business & LicensingQuestion 678 of 1632

An applicant claims journey-level experience under a former employer who has since dissolved. Under Bus. & Prof. Code §7068 and CSLB procedures, the applicant's experience is generally certified by:

a.A sworn affidavit from the applicant alone, duly notarized
b.A field verification visit made by the CSLB Registrar
c.A Certification of Work Experience from a qualified person
d.A notarized statement from the applicant's spouse or relative

Explanation

Experience is certified on CSLB's Certification of Work Experience, signed under penalty of perjury by a qualified and responsible person who personally observed the work — a former employer, supervisor, fellow journeyman, licensed contractor, building inspector, architect, or union representative. That the old employer has dissolved does not change the requirement; any of those others may sign. (a) is the most tempting wrong answer because the form is signed under penalty of perjury, but the applicant cannot certify their own experience. (b) reverses the burden — CSLB may audit, but it does not go out and verify the work. (d) fails the qualified-person test, and a false certification is itself grounds to deny or revoke under §7124.

Law Reference: Bus. & Prof. Code §7068 / 16 CCR §825

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