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California general contractors

The CSLB file dated Oct 28, 2026 lists 113,675 active California general contracting licenses, 62,932 of them held by businesses. 482 were issued in the last 30 days. 3,821 expire by Dec 27, 2026.1

Active licenses
113,675
Held by businesses
62,932
Issued, last 30 days
482
Issued, last 12 months
5,505
Expire by Dec 27
3,821
Licensed 10+ years
49%
Workers' comp exempt
36%

Which California license classes count as general contracting work?

ClassActive
B General Building103,670
A General Engineering14,740
B2 Residential Remodeling1,671

Where are California's general contractors?

1,136 cities have at least one. Businesses by city:

Who got a California general contracting license most recently?

Which general contractors have held a license longest?

Whose license is up for renewal next?

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Sources

  1. CSLB License Master (cslb.ca.gov, Oct 28, 2026)
  2. Contractors State License Board (CSLB) (cslb.ca.gov)