Warmwater:
It should not take a year, and does not take 6 months to get a test date, more like 6 WEEKS...be sure to turn in ALL supporting documents and comlete the application (with no mistakes!). If the CLSB has to return you application it will delay the process.
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/applicants/blueprint.asp #20
Ton speed up the process (if you qualify) - The examination requirement is waived if the qualifying individual meets the following conditions:
The person is currently the qualifying individual for a license in good standing in the same classification for which he or she is applying; or
The person has been a qualifying individual within the past five years for a license in good standing in the same classification for which he or she is applying; or
Within the last five years, the person has passed both the Law and Business examination and the trade examination in the same classification for which he or she is applying.
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/applicants/blueprint.asp #29
Your business does not have to reside in CA.
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/applicants/blueprint.asp #4
i suggest you read this
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/applicants/blueprint.asp -mike
