According to the CA Contractor's State License Board:
"A Contractor's Bond must be in place before CSLB can issue an active license, reactivate an inactive license, or renew an active license. (Business and Professions Code Section 7071.6).
The bond is filed for the benefit of consumers who may be damaged as a result of defective construction or other license law violations, and for the benefit of employees who have not been paid wages that are due to them."
The CA Contractor's License Bond is required for all California licensed contractors.
The bond premium (how much you pay) varies, depending on credit. With good credit, the premium can be as low as $89 with our instant issue portal (add your license # above and start the process). For non-standard credit, quotes can be as low as $500.
*Bonds for roof or pool contractors may cost more than the general contractor's license bond.
To get a free quote for the general contractor's license bond, follow these steps:
You may also request a PDF application via email to apps@southcoastsurety.com.
The California State License Board requires all licensed contractors to maintain a $15,000 contractor license surety bond. The bond protects California consumers from contractors who violate California Licensing Law.
South Coast Surety is a leader in California surety bonds and specializes in California contractor license bonds. We offer low pricing for applicant with good credit and excellent solutions for those with challenged credit. Apply now!
South Coast Surety has been proudly providing surety support to all fifty U.S. states for twenty years. Starting out as a small agency with a dream in San Clemente, California, we have steadily grown into one of the largest bond-only agencies in the nation. We write all commercial bonds and contract bonds for every American business and industry. Our greatest achievement is helping our clients grow their business alongside our own through coaching and obtaining larger bonding limits at the best rates. We work hard for our clients and take pride in bonding businesses that have been declined by our competitors.