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Suspended contractor licenses in Southern California
Every contractor license CSLB lists as suspended today across five counties, with the reason in plain English. A suspended contractor can't legally work until it's cleared.
Los Angeles
Licenses suspended.
View list →Suspended now945Orange
Licenses suspended.
View list →Suspended now1,056San Diego
Licenses suspended.
View list →Suspended now876Riverside
Licenses suspended.
View list →Suspended now578San Bernardino
Licenses suspended.
View list →Why licenses get suspended
| Reason | What it means | Licenses |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor's bond | The required $25,000 contractor's bond lapsed, was cancelled or isn't on file. | 3,526 |
| Workers' comp | No valid workers' compensation policy (or exemption) on file with CSLB. | 1,413 |
| Liability insurance | Required liability insurance (LLC licensees) lapsed or isn't on file. | 296 |
| No qualifier | The license has no qualifying individual on record. | 124 |
| Secretary of State | The business entity is suspended with the California Secretary of State. | 105 |
| Other | Judgments, unpaid bond claims, family support and other CSLB suspensions. | 530 |
Quick facts
How many contractor licenses are suspended in Southern California?
5,994 contractor licenses with a business address in Southern California are suspended right now, per CSLB data as of 10/20/2026. 3,526 are suspended for a contractor's bond problem and 1,413 for missing workers' comp.
Can a contractor work while their license is suspended?
No. A suspended licensee can't legally contract in California until CSLB clears the suspension. Work over $1,000 in labor and materials requires an active license, so don't sign or pay a deposit until the status shows active.
What does a workers' comp suspension mean?
CSLB suspends a license when it has no valid workers' compensation policy, or exemption, on file. If a crew member is hurt on your job, an uninsured contractor can leave you exposed. Check the status on the license page and confirm at cslb.ca.gov.
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