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

C-61 compliance in Santa Ana — CSLB data

Of the 158 C-61 contractors licensed in Santa Ana, 68% carry workers' comp and 28% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

Right now 2 are suspended for workers' comp and 6 for a bond problem.

Orange County totals: 1,738 C-61 licenses; 23 suspended for workers' comp, 70 for bonds.

4% 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 Santa Ana are suspended?

As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 6 for bond issues, out of 158 active C-61 licenses based in Santa Ana.

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

6 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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