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

C-10 compliance in San Jose — CSLB data

Of the 580 C-10 contractors licensed in San Jose, 49% carry workers' comp and 48% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

Right now 7 are suspended for workers' comp and 25 for a bond problem.

Santa Clara County totals: 1,096 C-10 licenses; 11 suspended for workers' comp, 32 for bonds.

Experience mix: median 10.9 years licensed, 19% new (<3 yrs), 33% veterans (20+ yrs). 32 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 Jose are suspended?

As of September 2026, 7 for workers' comp and 25 for bond issues, out of 580 active C-10 licenses based in San Jose.

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

32 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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