C-43 compliance in San Diego — CSLB data
San Diego: 17 active C-43 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 82%. Exempt — 0%.
2 of them are suspended (2 workers' comp / 0 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
County-wide, San Diego County has 88 C-43 licenses, with 3 workers' comp and 2 bond suspensions.
71% of San Diego's C-43 licenses are 20+ years old, 6% are newer than three years (median 27.3 years).
6% 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 San Diego are suspended?
As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 17 active C-43 licenses based in San Diego.
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.