Sheet Metal Worker 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
None listed
Notes
California does not require a statewide individual journeyman license for sheet metal workers. Contractor-level licensing (C-43 Sheet Metal classification) is required through the Contractors State License Board for sheet metal contracting businesses. No individual worker license required at the state level.