C-39 compliance in San Diego — CSLB data
There are 96 C-39 licenses with a San Diego business address (September 2026): 82% with workers' comp on file, 0% exempt.
1 of them are suspended (1 workers' comp / 0 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
County-wide, San Diego County has 408 C-39 licenses, with 16 workers' comp and 3 bond suspensions.
36% of San Diego's C-39 licenses are 20+ years old, 24% are newer than three years (median 7.9 years). 8 were issued in the last 12 months.
16% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a C-39 license
- License bond: $25,000 on file with CSLB.
- Workers' comp: required for every active C-39 license, even with no employees.
- LLC licenses: $1M+ liability insurance and a $100,000 employee/worker bond.
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Frequently asked questions
How many C-39 licenses in San Diego are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 96 active C-39 licenses based in San Diego.
How many new C-39 licenses were issued in San Diego last year?
8 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file and a workers' comp policy before CSLB issued the license.
Can a C-39 roofer file a workers' comp exemption?
No. CSLB does not allow C-39 roofing licenses to file a workers' comp exemption — every active C-39 license must have workers' comp (or a valid Certification of Self-Insurance) on file, even with no employees. A license without one can be suspended.