A General Engineering Licenses in Los Angeles: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

A compliance in Los Angeles — CSLB data

Los Angeles: 224 active A licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 62%. Exempt — 32%.

7 of them are suspended (4 workers' comp / 3 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

County-wide, Los Angeles County has 1,944 A licenses, with 20 workers' comp and 48 bond suspensions.

42% of Los Angeles's A licenses are 20+ years old, 15% are newer than three years (median 17.8 years). 10 were issued in the last 12 months.

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

What CSLB requires for a A 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 A licenses in Los Angeles are suspended?

As of September 2026, 4 for workers' comp and 3 for bond issues, out of 224 active A licenses based in Los Angeles.

How many new A licenses were issued in Los Angeles last year?

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

Do A contractors need workers' comp?

Yes with employees; from January 1, 2028 CSLB will require it for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.

Related pages

• Cslb General Engineering Insurance California
• License Class — A