A person with "journeyman" level experience in a particular construction trade can apply for a license and then take the license test. The fees for the application and test are $400. Assuming that your brother passes the exam, and has licensed contractors willing to certify your brother's experience in a specific trade, then he must also file a surety bond or cash in the amount of $10,000 with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Most contractors do not pay cash, they purchase a surety. A bond will cost between $100 and $625, depending upon the license classification. For a list of sureties, "google" "California construction bond".

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