C-36 Plumbing Licenses in Anaheim: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

C-36 compliance in Anaheim — CSLB data

Of the 181 C-36 contractors licensed in Anaheim, 56% carry workers' comp and 40% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

6 of them are suspended (1 workers' comp / 5 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

County-wide, Orange County has 1,468 C-36 licenses, with 15 workers' comp and 51 bond suspensions.

Experience mix: median 10.0 years licensed, 19% new (<3 yrs), 33% veterans (20+ yrs). 8 were issued in the last 12 months.

9% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).

What CSLB requires for a C-36 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-36 licenses in Anaheim are suspended?

As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 5 for bond issues, out of 181 active C-36 licenses based in Anaheim.

How many new C-36 licenses were issued in Anaheim last year?

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

Do C-36 plumbers need workers' comp?

Yes if you have employees. With no employees you can currently file an exemption; beginning January 1, 2028, CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses under SB 1455, except joint ventures.

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