C-12 compliance in Costa Mesa — CSLB data
Of the 5 C-12 contractors licensed in Costa Mesa, 60% carry workers' comp and 40% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
No active workers' comp or bond suspensions today.
Orange County totals: 143 C-12 licenses; 1 suspended for workers' comp, 1 for bonds.
40% of Costa Mesa's C-12 licenses are 20+ years old, 0% are newer than three years (median 19.7 years).
What CSLB requires for a C-12 license
- License bond: $25,000 on file with CSLB.
- Workers' comp: required with employees; mandatory for all active licenses from January 1, 2028 (SB 1455).
- LLC licenses: $1M+ liability insurance and a $100,000 employee/worker bond.
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Frequently asked questions
How many C-12 licenses in Costa Mesa are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 5 active C-12 licenses based in Costa Mesa.
Do C-12 contractors need workers' comp?
Yes with employees. Solo operators can currently file an exemption; from January 1, 2028, CSLB will require it for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.