Commercial C is not the ordinary noncommercial Class C
Commercial Class C applies to specified passenger or hazardous-material operations when the vehicle does not meet Class A or B weight definitions.
Current original and renewal fee
The current California DMV fee table lists $59 for an original or renewal commercial Class C license.
Endorsement route controls the tests
Passenger operation can require P skills testing. Hazardous-material operation requires H knowledge, ELDT when applicable, and the federal security-threat assessment.