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

C-10 compliance in San Francisco — CSLB data

There are 558 C-10 licenses with a San Francisco business address (September 2026): 48% with workers' comp on file, 50% exempt.

Suspensions today: 5 workers' comp, 16 bond.

County-wide, San Francisco County has 558 C-10 licenses, with 5 workers' comp and 16 bond suspensions.

Median time licensed: 18.7 years. 15% are under three years old; 47% have 20+ years. 34 were issued in the last 12 months.

6% 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 Francisco are suspended?

As of September 2026, 5 for workers' comp and 16 for bond issues, out of 558 active C-10 licenses based in San Francisco.

How many new C-10 licenses were issued in San Francisco 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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