How to read these records

Three things to check before you hire

The license. “Clear” means no suspension in the CSLB file. A suspended license cannot legally contract. The bond. Every active license needs a contractor's bond; a cancellation date on file means the bond ends then unless replaced. Workers' compensation. A contractor with employees must be insured. “Exempt” means the contractor certified having no employees: if an exempt contractor arrives with a crew, ask.

Classifications

What the license covers: A general engineering, B general building, the C specialties (C-10 electrical, C-36 plumbing, C-39 roofing…), and the limited D sub-classifications. Less common codes are shown as the CSLB writes them.

How fresh

This is the CSLB's public file of October 1, 2026. Status can change any day. For today's status, and for complaint disclosure, use the CSLB's Instant License Check.

What is not here

Contractors licensed as sole owners, personnel and qualifiers' names, phone numbers, policy and bond numbers, complaints, and disciplinary bonds.