C-43 compliance in Costa Mesa — CSLB data
There are 7 C-43 licenses with a Costa Mesa business address (September 2026): 43% with workers' comp on file, 43% exempt.
Right now 1 are suspended for workers' comp and 1 for a bond problem.
Orange County totals: 69 C-43 licenses; 2 suspended for workers' comp, 1 for bonds.
Median time licensed: 27.0 years. 14% are under three years old; 71% have 20+ years. 1 were issued in the last 12 months.
14% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a C-43 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-43 licenses in Costa Mesa are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 1 for bond issues, out of 7 active C-43 licenses based in Costa Mesa.
How many new C-43 licenses were issued in Costa Mesa 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-43 contractors need workers' comp?
Yes with employees; from January 1, 2028 CSLB will require it for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.