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

A compliance in San Jose — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 175 active A licenses based in San Jose. 62% show a workers' comp policy and 33% are filed exempt.

Right now 4 are suspended for workers' comp and 5 for a bond problem.

Santa Clara County totals: 393 A licenses; 5 suspended for workers' comp, 6 for bonds.

46% of San Jose's A licenses are 20+ years old, 14% are newer than three years (median 17.4 years). 5 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 Jose are suspended?

As of September 2026, 4 for workers' comp and 5 for bond issues, out of 175 active A licenses based in San Jose.

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

5 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.

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• Cslb General Engineering Insurance California
• License Class — A
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