CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR DIRECTORY

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From the first repair to a new home. Search California license records before you choose who builds it.

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244,519 archived license records · Independent directory
Confirm current license status with the CSLB before hiring.

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Los Angeles 6796 San Diego 6076
San Jose 5142 Sacramento 4227
San Francisco 3931 Bakersfield 2818
Riverside 2755 Fresno 2580
Anaheim 2151 Santa Rosa 2147
Escondido 1800 Oakland 1647
Santa Ana 1546 Corona 1532
Long Beach 1484 El Cajon 1466
Huntington Beach 1444 Irvine 1395
Simi Valley 1362 Orange 1345

Check before you hire

Before hiring any contractor in California, check these five items to protect yourself and your investment.

  1. License is active
    Generally required for projects of $1,000 or more, work requiring a permit, or work using additional workers.
  2. Contractor bond is current
    Protects you if the contractor fails to fulfill their obligations or violates CSLB regulations.
  3. Workers compensation insurance on file
    Without it, you could be liable if a worker is injured on your property.
  4. No unresolved disciplinary actions
    Check for citations, fines, or license suspensions that may indicate a pattern of violations.
  5. Classification matches your project
    A C-36 Plumbing license does not authorize electrical work. Confirm the right license type.

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