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Los Angeles Contractor License Lookup

Search 35,009 licensed contractors in the Los Angeles area. Verify license status, bond info, and complaint history.

35,009

Licensed Contractors

33,407

Active Licenses

1,601

Suspended

15+

Cities Covered

We track building permits pulled by licensed contractors in Los Angeles.

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Cities in Los Angeles Area

los angeles (6,725)
glendale (1,253)
van nuys (1,249)
torrance (1,062)
woodland hills (1,034)
burbank (943)
lancaster (861)
north hollywood (839)
palmdale (838)
whittier (833)
pasadena (789)
sylmar (759)
northridge (704)
sherman oaks (681)
tarzana (659)

Most Common License Types in Los Angeles

Classification Type Contractors
B General Building 16,949
C10 Electrical 4,790
C36 Plumbing 3,470
C33 Painting 2,264
C20 HVAC 2,115
A General Engineering 1,331
C27 Landscaping 1,140
C39 Roofing 927
C15 C15 914
C-7 Low Voltage 809

How to Verify a Contractor License in Los Angeles

Before hiring a contractor in the Los Angeles area, verify their license through the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Use the search box above to look up any contractor by name, license number, or business name. Our database includes 35,009 licensed contractors across Los Angeles and surrounding cities.

What to Check

  • License status — must show "Active" (not expired, suspended, or revoked)
  • Classifications — must cover the type of work you need (e.g., B for general building, C-10 for electrical)
  • Surety bond — California requires a $25,000 contractor bond
  • Workers' compensation — required unless the contractor has no employees
  • Complaint history — check for past disciplinary actions

Los Angeles Contractor Licensing Facts

California requires state licensing for any construction project over $500 in labor and materials. The Los Angeles area has 35,009 licensed contractors, of which 33,407 hold active licenses. 1,601 contractors currently have suspended licenses — always verify before hiring.

Report an Unlicensed Contractor

If you suspect a contractor in Los Angeles is working without a license, you can report them to the CSLB at cslb.ca.gov or call 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unlicensed contracting is a misdemeanor in California.