C-12 compliance in Sacramento — CSLB data
Sacramento: 20 active C-12 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 70%. Exempt — 25%.
1 of them are suspended (1 workers' comp / 0 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
County-wide, Sacramento County has 52 C-12 licenses, with 3 workers' comp and 1 bond suspensions.
Experience mix: median 19.6 years licensed, 15% new (<3 yrs), 45% veterans (20+ yrs). 3 were issued in the last 12 months.
10% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
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 Sacramento are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 20 active C-12 licenses based in Sacramento.
How many new C-12 licenses were issued in Sacramento last year?
3 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
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.