C-12 compliance in Santa Rosa — CSLB data
Of the 29 C-12 contractors licensed in Santa Rosa, 69% carry workers' comp and 31% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
1 of them are suspended (0 workers' comp / 1 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
Across Sonoma County the count is 73, and 2 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
Median time licensed: 9.0 years. 21% are under three years old; 24% have 20+ years. 5 were issued in the last 12 months.
3% 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 Santa Rosa are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 1 for bond issues, out of 29 active C-12 licenses based in Santa Rosa.
How many new C-12 licenses were issued in Santa Rosa last year?
5 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.