Carpenter License Requirements in California
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: California Contractors State License Board
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
California does not require a statewide occupational license for individual carpenters. Contractors performing work valued at $500 or more must be licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (https://www.cslb.ca.gov). Individual carpenter employees are not separately licensed at the state level.