The invoicing tool California tradespeople and contractors trust. Snap your job notes — or speak them aloud — and AI builds your professional invoice or quote in 60 seconds. Done before you leave the job site.
60 seconds
EIN & CSLB ready
USD invoices
No signup
Three steps on site. No data entry, no spreadsheets, no laptop.
STEP 01
Snap or speak
Photo or voice — any scrawl works
STEP 02
AI reads it
Labour, materials & totals extracted
STEP 03
PDF ready
Invoice emailed to you & customer
Sample invoice — California job
Kitchen remodel · 8hr labour · materials$1,840.00
Sales Tax (CA — materials only)$94.50
Total Due$1,934.50
Made for the Golden State
Built for California.
California is the largest construction market in the US — from LA commercial fitouts and Bay Area tech campuses to San Diego residential builds and Central Valley agricultural work. TradieNotes turns your site notes into a clean invoice in 60 seconds, wherever the job takes you.
Built for California contractors
Whether you're an electrician in LA, a plumber in San Francisco, a builder in San Diego or a landscaper in Sacramento — TradieNotes turns your handwritten job notes into a professional invoice in 60 seconds. Add your CSLB licence number to every invoice automatically.
Los Angeles metro
Bay Area & Silicon Valley
San Diego residential
Sacramento & Central Valley
Inland Empire
Orange County commercial
California sales tax & CSLB — handled
California contractors are treated as consumers of materials — you pay sales tax when you buy materials and generally don't charge it to customers on lump-sum contracts. Time-and-materials contracts have different rules. TradieNotes includes a manual Sales Tax field and a place for your CSLB licence number on every export so your invoices are always professional and compliant.
Voice input — speak your notes on the road
Stuck in LA traffic on the 405, or driving back from a Fresno job? Speak your job notes on the way and the AI builds the invoice while you drive. California is a big state — your invoicing tool needs to keep up.
California FAQ
Questions, answered.
Does TradieNotes work for California contractors?
Yes. TradieNotes is built for US contractors including California. Every invoice includes your business name, EIN or CSLB licence number, itemised labour and materials, and a sales tax line you fill in before export.
How does California sales tax work on contractor invoices?
In California, contractors are considered consumers of the materials they install. For lump-sum contracts you generally pay sales tax when purchasing materials and don't charge it to customers. For time-and-materials contracts, different rules apply. Always confirm with the CDTFA or your accountant. TradieNotes includes a Sales Tax line you complete manually before export.
Can I include my CSLB licence number on my invoices?
Yes. Your CSLB licence number can be added to your business details in TradieNotes and it will appear on every invoice and quote you generate. California law requires licensed contractors to display their licence number on contracts and invoices.
What cities in California does TradieNotes support?
TradieNotes works for contractors in every California city — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Stockton, Irvine, and beyond.
Do I need to sign up to use TradieNotes?
No account needed. Pay $2 USD per export and get your PDF instantly. Create a free account to save invoice history and convert quotes to invoices at no extra charge.
No monthly fees. No tiers. No hidden card surcharges. You only pay when you keep the PDF. Quotes that convert to invoices? Free. Works across every California city and every trade.