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Painting and Decorating Contractors in California (C-33)

California licenses thousands of Painting and Decorating contractors through the CSLB. This directory tracks 16,265 of them — 15,510 currently active (95%), with 100% carrying a contractor bond on file and 45% showing workers' compensation coverage. Every profile is dated against the official CSLB public record.

16,265
Listed
15,510
Active
16,262
With bond
7,303
With WC

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Frequently asked questions

How many Painting and Decorating contractors are licensed in California?

This directory lists 16,265 Painting and Decorating contractors in California, of which 15,510 currently hold an active CSLB license.

How do I check if a Painting and Decorating contractor is licensed in California?

Open the contractor's profile here for their dated CSLB status, or look up their license number directly on the CSLB "Check a License" tool. A license must be active — not expired, suspended, or inactive — to be valid.

Should a Painting and Decorating contractor carry a bond and workers' compensation?

Most active CSLB licensees carry a contractor bond, and any contractor with employees must carry workers' compensation. Each profile shows what the CSLB record reports.