C-10 Electrical Licenses in Escondido: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

C-10 compliance in Escondido — CSLB data

Escondido: 163 active C-10 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 50%. Exempt — 48%.

9 of them are suspended (1 workers' comp / 8 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

San Diego County totals: 2,047 C-10 licenses; 18 suspended for workers' comp, 75 for bonds.

Experience mix: median 16.9 years licensed, 15% new (<3 yrs), 39% veterans (20+ yrs). 8 were issued in the last 12 months.

4% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).

What CSLB requires for a C-10 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-10 licenses in Escondido are suspended?

As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 8 for bond issues, out of 163 active C-10 licenses based in Escondido.

How many new C-10 licenses were issued in Escondido last year?

8 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.

Do C-10 electricians need workers' comp?

If you have employees, yes — California Labor Code 3700 requires it. With no employees you can currently file an exemption, but beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses; only joint-venture licenses remain exempt.

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