Confirm the correct California contractor license classification for residential garage door installation and repair work
domain: cslb.ca.gov · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Identify that garage door and opener installation/repair in California generally falls under the C-61 limited specialty license with the D-28 (Doors, Gates and Activating Devices) classification
Verify current classification scope, experience requirements, and exam requirements directly on the CSLB license classification page rather than assuming older program details still apply
Confirm the license is required once labor-and-materials cost on a job exceeds the state's contractor-license threshold
Check whether the specific scope of work (e.g., automatic gate operators vs. garage doors) is covered under D-28 or requires an additional classification
Verify any contractor's license and classification status directly through the CSLB license lookup before subcontracting or hiring
Known gotchas
License classification requirements, fees, and thresholds are subject to change — verify current details on cslb.ca.gov rather than relying on older summaries
The C-61/D-28 classification is California-specific; other states have different (or no dedicated) garage door contractor license categories
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