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Contractor License Bond in Los Angeles

Every contractor licensed by the CSLB carries the same $25,000 license bond, and contractors in Los Angeles are no exception. We quote it fast, place it even with bad credit, and e-file it with the CSLB for you.

Key facts
Bond amount
$25,000
Statute
BPC §7071.6
CSLB form
CSLB 13b-1

Premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are statutory amounts, not what you pay.

The license bond, for Los Angeles contractors

The California contractor license bond is a $25,000 surety bond required of every contractor licensed by the Contractors State License Board, under BPC §7071.6 and filed on CSLB Form CSLB 13b-1. It protects consumers and employees, not the contractor, and if the surety pays a valid claim you reimburse it. For the full breakdown of what it covers, who needs one, and what it costs, see our contractor license bond guide.

Los Angeles is the largest contractor market in the largest licensing state in the country. That means volume, competition, and a lot of permit-driven license bonds. It also means more contractors who get squeezed out by automated underwriting. We quote the routine $25,000 license bond fast and place the credit-challenged files the instant-issue sites turn away.

Curious what the premium runs? See our license bond cost guide.

Need other bonds in Los Angeles? Our Los Angeles surety bonds page covers contract bonds, qualifier bonds, and more for the region.

Bonding Los Angeles contractors across Los Angeles County

We place the license bond for contractors throughout the region, including these communities, and everywhere else in California.

Long BeachGlendalePasadenaSanta ClaritaTorrancePomonaDowneyBurbankEl MonteWest Covina
Local questions

Los Angeles license bond FAQs

Reviewed by Michael Melshenker, CEO. Figures verified against CSLB and CA DOI sources.

How much is the contractor license bond in Los Angeles?
The bond amount is $25,000 for every CSLB-licensed contractor in Los Angeles, set statewide by BPC §7071.6. You do not pay that figure. You pay an annual premium, which is a small percentage of it, based mostly on your credit.
How fast can Los Angeles contractors get bonded?
Often the same day. Once a qualifying Los Angeles contractor is quoted and the premium is paid, the surety e-files the bond with the CSLB, and electronic filings typically post within 24 to 48 business hours.
Can Los Angeles contractors with bad credit get bonded?
Usually, yes. The license bond is one of the most placeable bonds even with credit challenges, and hard-to-place files are our specialty. Rates run higher for tougher credit, and underwriting still applies, so we never promise guaranteed approval.

Need a license bond in Los Angeles?

Fast quotes, tough cases welcome, a real underwriter on call.