C-36 compliance in Fremont — CSLB data
There are 34 C-36 licenses with a Fremont business address (September 2026): 38% with workers' comp on file, 56% exempt.
Suspensions today: 2 workers' comp, 0 bond.
Across Alameda County the count is 518, and 24 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
Median time licensed: 10.4 years. 9% are under three years old; 24% have 20+ years. 1 were issued in the last 12 months.
6% 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 Fremont are suspended?
As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 34 active C-36 licenses based in Fremont.
How many new C-36 licenses were issued in Fremont last year?
1 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.