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Free · data from the Contractors State License Board

Check a contractor's license

Status, license classes, bond, workers' comp and the building permits the contractor actually pulled — for 20,925 solar, roofing and electrical contractors in Southern California.

What to check before you sign

  1. The license is activeStatus must be “Active”. A suspended license means the contractor can't legally take new work.
  2. The class matches the jobSolar — C-46, C-10 or B. Roofing — C-39. Electrical — C-10.
  3. Workers' comp if they have a crew“Exempt” means the contractor declared no employees. If a crew shows up, ask about coverage.
  4. Real work nearbyPermits show what they actually built and where — not just what the website says.
California Business and Professions Code §7031 — unlicensed work over $500 is illegal

License status in our directory

CSLB license master
20,030
Active licenses
solar, roofing, electrical
895
Suspended
can't take new work
42%
Exempt from workers' comp
of active licenses

Most common suspensions

  • Contractor bond suspended508
  • Workers' comp suspended264
  • Liability insurance suspended27
  • JDG Entity Susp14
  • No qualifier13
  • Secretary of State suspension11
  • Judgment suspension10