California CSLB C-61 — Limited Specialty Exam Prep

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Business & Law is 75% off with this classification. Add it only if you want it, for the same term: $24.75 for 30 days, $32.25 for 60 days, $42.25 for 90 days.

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California CSLB C-61 Limited Specialty exam at a glance

There is no C-61 trade exam. C-61 applicants sit the Law and Business exam, which has 100 questions and a time limit of 3 hours 30 minutes. That works out to about 2.1 minutes per question. Figures are from CSLB’s published exam information, checked September 26, 2026.

Questions100
Time3 hours 30 minutes

Confirm question count, time, open-book rules, and passing score on the live board bulletin before you sit. We do not guarantee a passing result. Source: CSLB examination study guides list (C-61 no trade exam); LawStudyGuide.pdf (on/after 12/1/2021), checked September 26, 2026. How we source exam facts

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What’s included

19,000+ word study guide

Worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, exam traps, a key-terms glossary and a 30/60/90-day plan.

5 full-length practice exams

Original questions weighted to match the topic mix of the real exam.

500 practice questions

Every one with a written explanation and the code section behind the answer.

Same study guide and four exams on every term. You are choosing how long you can log in.

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What’s on the California CSLB C-61 Limited Specialty exam

CSLB publishes an examination study guide for every classification it examines. There is no C-61 study guide, because C-61 Limited Specialty is not a single trade: it is issued in “D” subcategories, and on issuance the Registrar endorses the specific field and scope of operations on the face of the licence certificate.

Check what your subcategory requires before you book anything. Confirm with CSLB which examinations apply to the D-subcategory you are applying under. Every applicant, in every classification, sits the separate Law and Business examination — that is the paper to prepare for if no trade examination applies to your scope.

Sources: CSLB examination study guides (no C-61 guide is listed) and CSLB’s Description of Classifications, 832.61 CCR. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-preparation provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CSLB.

What this prep covers

  1. 3 Code Requirements by D-Subcategory
  2. 1 Understanding the D-Subcategory System
  3. 1 D-Subcategory Scope Summary
  4. 3 Insurance Requirements
  5. 5 Mechanics Liens
  6. 3 Key Bond and Insurance Amounts
  7. 4 Mechanics Lien Deadlines
  8. 7 Subcontracting Limitations
  9. 2 Contractor Bonds
  10. 4 Home Improvement Contracts
  11. 6 Contract Administration
  12. 9 Warranty Obligations
  13. 2 Plans and Specifications
  14. 1 Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
  15. 2 Scaffolding Safety (D-39 and General)
  16. 3 Trenching and Excavation Safety (D-56 and General)
  17. 4 Tree Work Safety (D-49)
  18. 5 Machinery and Equipment Safety (D-21, D-34, D-40)
  19. 6 Construction Zone Traffic Control (D-31)
  20. 7 Silica Dust Exposure
  21. 8 Hazard Communication (HazCom)
  22. 9 Electrical Safety for Non-Electrical Workers
  23. 10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  24. 11 Heat Illness Prevention
  25. 12 Emergency Action Plans and Reporting
  26. 3 Sample Questions -- Safety
  27. 2 Soil Classification Quick Reference
  28. 5 Scaffold Safety Quick Reference
  29. 6 Trenching Safety Quick Reference
  30. 1 The C-61 License -- Statutory Framework
  31. 1 Contractor Licensing Requirements
  32. 6 Advertising and Disclosure
  33. 8 Disciplinary Actions and Grounds
  34. 2 California Building Code -- Structure and Application
  35. 4 Referenced National Standards
  36. 5 Accessibility Requirements
  37. 6 Energy Code Compliance
  38. 4 Quality Control and Inspection
  39. 5 Environmental Compliance
  40. 1 Sample Questions -- Codes & Standards
  41. 2 Sample Questions -- Business & Law
  42. 4 Sample Questions -- Trade Knowledge

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Common questions about this exam

Do I also need the Law and Business exam in California?

Yes. CSLB requires every applicant to pass the separate Law and Business exam in addition to the C-61 trade exam. That exam has 3 hours 30 minutes. California CSLB Law & Business prep is 75% off when you add it to this classification for the same term.

How much practice does this prep include?

It includes 5 full-length practice exams and 500 practice questions in total. Every question has a written explanation naming the code section the answer comes from.

How long is the study guide?

The California CSLB C-61 Limited Specialty guide runs to roughly 19,615 words in 42 sections, starting with “3 Code Requirements by D-Subcategory” and ending with “4 Sample Questions -- Trade Knowledge”.

How long do I get access?

Choose 30, 60 or 90 days at checkout. Your days do not start at checkout: they begin the first time you open the course (or 14 days after purchase, whichever comes first). Access works on any device, and you can retake every practice exam as often as you like. Days remaining are shown in your dashboard and you can extend at any time.

Is this an official California CSLB C-61 Limited Specialty exam?

No. This is independent preparation material. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any state licensing board or exam vendor, and it does not contain real exam questions. Always confirm current requirements with your licensing board.

About this prep

This prep is built specifically for the C-61 — Limited Specialty examination and includes a 19,000+-word study guide written for this exam, 5 full-length practice exams and 500 practice questions, each with a written explanation.

How access works

You are paying for access length (30, 60, or 90 days). The study guide and four timed exams are the same on every term. Your days start the first time you open the course, not at checkout (or 14 days after purchase, whichever comes first), and access works on any device for that term.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by any state licensing board or exam vendor. For exam-preparation purposes only.