(a) To obtain a contractor license, an applicant must:(1) submit a completed application on a department-approved form;(2) satisfy the requirements of Occupations Code §1302.255 based on the date the application is filed with the department;(3) pass the examination;(4) submit the required fees;(5) submit proof of insurance, as prescribed under §75.40, subsequent to passing the examination; and(6) complete all requirements, including passing the exam, within one year of the date the application is filed.(b) An applicant must submit the proper documentation as prescribed by the department to receive credit for the amount and type of practical experience claimed by the applicant.