Obtaining a Tree Service License in California
To get a tree service license in California, you must prove 4 years of journeyman experience and pass a two-part state exam. The C-61/D-49 classification is required for contracting tree service projects over $500. A tree service contractor prunes and removes trees and limbs. Jobs include the C-61 Limited Specialty License. No trade exam is required, only the law exam. Contractors need a registered agent and business license.
Requirements for Obtaining a C-61 License
To get a tree service license in California, you must prove a minimum of 4 years of journeyman-level experience and pass a two-part state exam with the Contractor State License Board. The C-61/D-49 is the classification required for contracting tree service projects over $500. A tree service contractor prunes trees, removes trees, limbs or stumps and engages in tree or limb guying.
To qualify for an exam date you must be at least 18 years of age. Jobs you can do with a C-61 License include the Limited Specialty License. No trade exam is required for the C-61, only the law exam. Contractors need a registered agent and business license.