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

C-10 compliance in Oakland — CSLB data

Oakland: 186 active C-10 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 39%. Exempt — 60%.

7 of them are suspended (1 workers' comp / 6 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

County-wide, Alameda County has 930 C-10 licenses, with 10 workers' comp and 29 bond suspensions.

38% of Oakland's C-10 licenses are 20+ years old, 23% are newer than three years (median 16.1 years). 12 were issued in the last 12 months.

9% 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 Oakland are suspended?

As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 6 for bond issues, out of 186 active C-10 licenses based in Oakland.

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

12 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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