CSLB Exam Locations and Testing Centers
Where you can take the California contractor exams, including all 20 PSI test centers in California and the options outside the state.
Quick answer
CSLB exams are given at 20 PSI test centers in California and one in Wilsonville, Oregon. The Law and Business exam is also offered at PSI centers in many other states, but trade exams are mainly offered in California and Oregon. Centers are open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except major holidays.
PSI Test Centers for CSLB Exams
| Region | PSI test centers |
|---|---|
| Southern California | Agoura Hills, Carson, Diamond Bar, El Monte/Santa Fe Springs, Irvine, Lawndale, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura |
| Central California | Atascadero, Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia |
| Northern California | Redding, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Union City, Walnut Creek |
| Oregon | Wilsonville (outside Portland) |
Testing Outside California
The Law and Business exam is available at PSI centers in Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Trade exams are mainly offered in California and Oregon. When you schedule, search for the center closest to you to see whether your trade exam is offered there.
Hours and What to Bring
Centers test Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring a valid, unexpired government issued photo ID that matches the name on your application. See the exam day checklist.
Choosing a Test Center
- Pick a center you can reach easily, and plan for traffic.
- Check that both of your exams are offered there if you want to take them the same day.
- Visit or map the location ahead of time. Arriving after the start time forfeits your fee.
Classes Near You
CSLP has prepared California contractors for their CSLB exams since 2013. Our courses include help with your CSLB application, online law and trade books with practice questions and weekly live classes in English and Spanish, from $595. Compare course options.
Content reviewed against CSLB sources: November 2026
- CSLB: Examinations frequently asked questions
- CSLB: Preparing for the exam (PDF)
- PSI: CSLB examination scheduling
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CSLB Exam Locations and Testing Centers: FAQs
Can I take the CSLB exam online from home?
No. The exams must be taken in person at a PSI test center.
How many CSLB test centers are there in California?
PSI has 20 test centers in California that give CSLB exams, plus one in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Can I take my trade exam in another state?
Trade exams are mainly offered in California and Oregon. Check PSI’s scheduling site to see if your exam is offered at a center near you.