IN CALIFORNIA

SWIFT Lead Referral Form

The SWIFT Lead Referral form is for filing a complaint against an unlicensed contractor who is actively working on a construction project. Complaints against unlicensed contractors may be filed with the Contractors State License Board by other public agencies, other contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, and employees. Complaints within the Board's jurisdiction involve licensed and unlicensed contractors.

It is illegal for an unlicensed person to perform contracting work on any project for which the contract price is $500.00 or more, including labor and materials.

In general, the Board has jurisdiction over licensed and unlicensed contractors for up to 4 years.

The lead form should be complete and provide detailed information regarding the unlicensed activity. Please indicate if there are employees on the project.

The Board's SWIFT lead form may be obtained online or by calling either the Southern or Northern SWIFT offices. When completed please mail or fax the lead form to the office closest to your area.

• For complaints on work performed in the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego, send the complaint form to the Norwalk SWIFT Unit, 12501 East Imperial Highway, Suite 620, Norwalk, CA 90650. Office numbers (562) 345-7600 / FAX (562) 466-6065.
• For complaints on work performed in all other counties in California, send the complaint form to the Sacramento SWIFT Unit, P. O. Box 269117, Sacramento, CA 95826-9117. Office numbers (916) 255-2924 / FAX (916) 369-7265.

Complaints are processed according to the date of receipt, priority, and staff availability if the job site is located in a remote area. The complaint will be assigned to an Enforcement Representative who will follow-up on the information provided.

IN NEVADA

The following laws currently exist in the state of Nevada regarding unlicensed contracting:

• NRS 624.700 - It is unlawful for any person or combination of persons to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor within this state or submit a bid on a job situated within this state or submit a bid on a job within the state without having an active license.
• NRS 624.720 - It is unlawful for any person to advertise as a contractor unless he has a license in the appropriate classification. "Advertising" includes but is not limited to any sign, card, device, marking on a motor vehicle, newspaper, agazine, airway tranmission, Internet or telephone directory."

First Offense - Misdemeanor
Second Offense - Gross Misdemanor
Third Offense - Class E Felony

UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR HOTLINE
Las Vegas: 702/486-1160 phone, 702/486-1166 fax
Reno: 775/850-7838 phone; 775/850-7854 fax

24 HOUR LICENSE VERIFICATION
707/486-1100 OR 775/688-1141 (Information Line)

www.nscb.state.nv.us