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A newly formed corporation wants to sign a $12,000 contract for work requiring a contractor’s license using the old partnership’s license number. What must be addressed before the corporation contracts?

Correct Answer

D) The contracting entity should be properly licensed at the time it contracts.

A newly formed corporation cannot simply contract using the partnership’s license. License authority belongs to the specified entity; customer initials and an arbitrary $50,000 cutoff do not transfer it. Complete the applicable licensing process for the corporation before it contracts for work requiring a license. Source: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/contractors/maintain_license/change_business_entity.aspx

Answer Options
A
Use the prior license record while the new contracting entity signs the documents.
B
That is fine only if the contract is under $50,000.
C
That is fine if the customer initials the license number.
D
The contracting entity should be properly licensed at the time it contracts.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A newly formed corporation cannot simply contract using the partnership’s license. License authority belongs to the specified entity; customer initials and an arbitrary $50,000 cutoff do not transfer it. Complete the applicable licensing process for the corporation before it contracts for work requiring a license. Source: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/contractors/maintain_license/change_business_entity.aspx

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