C-61 compliance in Escondido — CSLB data
Of the 167 C-61 contractors licensed in Escondido, 63% carry workers' comp and 33% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
Suspensions today: 3 workers' comp, 1 bond.
San Diego County totals: 1,792 C-61 licenses; 30 suspended for workers' comp, 63 for bonds.
5% 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 Escondido are suspended?
As of September 2026, 3 for workers' comp and 1 for bond issues, out of 167 active C-61 licenses based in Escondido.
How many new C-61 licenses were issued in Escondido last year?
5 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.