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

C-10 compliance in San Diego — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 581 active C-10 licenses based in San Diego. 46% show a workers' comp policy and 50% are filed exempt.

Right now 9 are suspended for workers' comp and 21 for a bond problem.

County-wide, San Diego County has 2,047 C-10 licenses, with 18 workers' comp and 75 bond suspensions.

Median time licensed: 14.5 years. 19% are under three years old; 35% have 20+ years. 34 were issued in the last 12 months.

7% 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 San Diego are suspended?

As of September 2026, 9 for workers' comp and 21 for bond issues, out of 581 active C-10 licenses based in San Diego.

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

34 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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