How to Schedule Your CSLB Examination
How to schedule the Law and Business and trade exams with PSI after CSLB accepts your application, plus rules for rescheduling and cancelling.
Quick answer
After CSLB accepts your application, it mails you a Notice to Schedule an Examination. You then create an account on PSI’s CSLB scheduling site, choose a test center and date, and pay each exam’s fee directly to PSI. You can also schedule by phone with PSI at (877) 392-6422.
Steps to Schedule Online
- Wait for your Notice to Schedule an Examination from CSLB.
- Go to PSI’s CSLB scheduling site at test-takers.psiexams.com/cacon.
- Select Sign in / Create Account and create your account.
- Enter your zip code to see the closest test centers.
- Choose a test center and an available date and time.
- Pay the fee for each exam. Each exam has a separate fee.
Scheduling by Phone
Call PSI at (877) 392-6422, Monday through Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time.
When You Can Schedule
- Only after CSLB accepts your application and refers it for testing. You cannot pre schedule.
- Both exams can be on the same day or on different days.
- Pass both within 18 months of your application being accepted.
Accommodations and Translators
If you need a testing accommodation or an approved translator, wait for CSLB’s approval first. PSI will then contact you, or you can call PSI at (800) 367-1565 ext. 6750. See the CSLB exam in Spanish.
Rescheduling or Cancelling
Cancel or reschedule at least two days (48 hours) before your appointment to keep your fee, using the PSI website or by calling PSI and speaking with a representative. A voicemail or email does not count. If you miss the appointment, arrive late or do not have valid ID, you forfeit the fee.
Content reviewed against CSLB sources: November 2026
- CSLB: Examinations frequently asked questions
- CSLB: Exam application accepted
- PSI: CSLB examination scheduling
- CSLB: Preparing for the exam (PDF)
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How to Schedule Your CSLB Examination: FAQs
Can I schedule before my application is accepted?
No. Only applications that CSLB accepts and refers for testing can be scheduled.
Do I pay CSLB or PSI for the exam?
PSI. Exam fees are paid directly to PSI when you schedule. The current amount is shown when you pay.
Can I choose any test center?
Yes, any PSI center that offers your exam. See CSLB exam locations.