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Golden General Contractors Inc
Golden General Contractors Inc of Novato holds California license 833580 (B General Building). The CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026 lists it as active.1 It expires Oct 31, 2027.
Licensed 22 years, longer than 69% of 190 active Novato general contractors.
Active
Golden General Contractors Inc, Novato
- License
- 833580
- Class
- B General Building
- Expires
- Oct 31, 2027
- Bond
- $25,000
- Workers' comp
- Exempt
CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026
From the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Not a consumer report; check the board before you hire.
Has the board taken action on this license?
None in the CSLB file dated Nov 1, 2026. Confirm with the board: CSLB license check
What bond, insurance and workers' comp are on file?
- Bond
- $25,000American Contractors Indemnity Company, from Oct 2, 2023, continuous
- Liability insurance
- Not in the CSLB fileCheck with the board
- Workers' comp
- Exemptfrom Sep 24, 2025
Who is on this license?
- Officer
- Francisco J. GuevaraSince Jun 19, 2023
- Responsible managing officer, CEO and president
- Naor G. CohenSince Mar 8, 2004
What work does this license cover?
Issued Mar 8, 2004. Inactive Jan 1, 2009 to Oct 6, 2023.
The workers' comp exemption means the holder told the CSLB it has no employees. If a crew works on your job, ask for a workers' comp certificate.
Which other Novato businesses hold B General Building?
- JLL Builders IncLicensed since 2002
- Castaneda Tomas Construction IncLicensed since 2004
- Balance Builders IncLicensed since 2004
- Danziger BuildersLicensed since 2004
- Geco IncLicensed since 2004
What should you check before hiring?
What to ask before you hire
- Get the license number in writing. The name on the license should match the name on your contract and invoice.
- Check the class covers the job. A license for one trade doesn't cover another. California license classes
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you by the insurance agent, not handed over by the contractor. How to read a COI
- Ask who will be on site. If a crew works on your property, ask for proof of workers' comp. An exemption on file means the contractor told the CSLB it has no employees.
- Put it in a written contract: license number, price, start date and payment schedule. Check the license again on the day you sign.
If the license is lapsed
- Don't sign or pay a deposit until the CSLB shows the license active again.
- Ask the contractor why. For a bond or insurance lapse, ask for proof that the new bond or policy was filed with the CSLB, then check again.
- If work has started, hold further payments, keep the contract, receipts and photos, and file a complaint with Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
- Check another contractor. California license lookup
Sources
- CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Nov 1, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)