C-61 Limited Specialty (C-61) Licenses in Bakersfield: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

C-61 compliance in Bakersfield — CSLB data

Of the 315 C-61 contractors licensed in Bakersfield, 67% carry workers' comp and 30% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

Suspensions today: 6 workers' comp, 12 bond.

Kern County totals: 381 C-61 licenses; 8 suspended for workers' comp, 14 for bonds.

3% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).

What CSLB requires for a C-61 license

• License bond: $25,000 on file with CSLB.
• Workers' comp: C-61/D-49 tree service must carry it now, even with no employees; other D subcategories need it with employees, and 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-61 licenses in Bakersfield are suspended?

As of September 2026, 6 for workers' comp and 12 for bond issues, out of 315 active C-61 licenses based in Bakersfield.

How many new C-61 licenses were issued in Bakersfield last year?

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

Does a C-61 contractor need workers' comp?

C-61/D-49 tree service must carry it now regardless of employees. Other D subcategories need it with employees and, from January 1, 2028, for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.

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