A General Engineering Licenses in San Francisco: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

A compliance in San Francisco — CSLB data

There are 299 A licenses with a San Francisco business address (September 2026): 64% with workers' comp on file, 32% exempt.

15 of them are suspended (6 workers' comp / 9 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

Across San Francisco County the count is 299, and 15 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.

Experience mix: median 16.2 years licensed, 15% new (<3 yrs), 42% veterans (20+ yrs). 11 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 San Francisco are suspended?

As of September 2026, 6 for workers' comp and 9 for bond issues, out of 299 active A licenses based in San Francisco.

How many new A licenses were issued in San Francisco last year?

11 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
• Contractor Insurance San Francisco