Getting a contractors license in California

[JC Conchas]

What's involved in getting a contractors license in California? We own 2 multifamily properties, one has 4 units the other has 3 units, in a city that requires me to pull permits by a licensed contractor to do any repairs, like changing a porch light, a sink or even replacing a water heater.

So thinking long term, if I had a contractors license, I could pull my own permits.

Any ideas.

JC