C-10 — Electrical Contractor
Compliance obligations for California C-10 (Electrical Contractor) contractors. Keep every deadline tracked to stay licensed and avoid penalties.
Compliance Obligations
| Obligation | Agency | Cycle | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSLB Contractor License Renewal | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | 2 years | $450 |
| Contractor License Bond | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | continuous | $25,000 |
| Bond of Qualifying Individual | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | continuous | $25,000 |
| LLC Employee/Worker Bond | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | continuous | $100,000 |
| Workers' Compensation Insurance | Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) | annual | Varies by classification and payroll |
Workers' Compensation
Workers' comp is required for C-10 contractors.
Mandatory date: 2028-01-01 (Phase 2). Contractors with employees must carry workers' compensation insurance at all times.
Scope of Work
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An electrical contractor places, installs, erects or connects any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduits, solar photovoltaic cells or any part thereof, which generate, transmit, transform or utilize electrical energy in any form or for any purpose.
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City Business Licenses
In addition to state requirements, you may need a city business license.
Renewal: January 1 (calendar year)
Renewal: May 31 (registration renewal); March 1 (annual business tax return)
Renewal: January 1 (calendar year)
Renewal: December 31 (calendar year)
Renewal: March 1 (annual)
Renewal: January 31 (calendar year, certificate expires December 31)
Renewal: March 1 (calendar year)
Renewal: Anniversary of license issue date (annual)
Renewal: July 31 (fiscal year ending June 30)
Renewal: Anniversary of issue date (rolling annual renewal)
Renewal: January 31 (calendar year, renewal notices mailed in November)
Renewal: April 1 (fiscal year April 1 - March 31)
Renewal: Anniversary-based (rolling annual expiration)
Renewal: Annual (due first day of month after expiration) or quarterly (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1)
Renewal: June 30 (fiscal year July 1 - June 30, renewal due July 31)