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

C-61 compliance in Los Angeles — CSLB data

Of the 279 C-61 contractors licensed in Los Angeles, 52% carry workers' comp and 42% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

23 of them are suspended (9 workers' comp / 14 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

Across Los Angeles County the count is 2,895, and 161 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.

8% 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 Los Angeles are suspended?

As of September 2026, 9 for workers' comp and 14 for bond issues, out of 279 active C-61 licenses based in Los Angeles.

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

19 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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