C-33 Painting Licenses in Los Angeles: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

C-33 compliance in Los Angeles — CSLB data

There are 521 C-33 licenses with a Los Angeles business address (September 2026): 45% with workers' comp on file, 51% exempt.

Right now 10 are suspended for workers' comp and 30 for a bond problem.

Los Angeles County totals: 2,853 C-33 licenses; 36 suspended for workers' comp, 136 for bonds.

31% of Los Angeles's C-33 licenses are 20+ years old, 24% are newer than three years (median 8.5 years). 45 were issued in the last 12 months.

2% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).

What CSLB requires for a C-33 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 C-33 licenses in Los Angeles are suspended?

As of September 2026, 10 for workers' comp and 30 for bond issues, out of 521 active C-33 licenses based in Los Angeles.

How many new C-33 licenses were issued in Los Angeles last year?

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

Do C-33 painters need workers' comp if I work alone?

Not today — a solo painter can file an exemption with CSLB. Beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses, except joint ventures.

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• Insurance For Painters California
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