How many C33 painting & decorating contractors are licensed in California?

California has 16,882 contractors with a C33 (Painting & Decorating) license from the Contractors State License Board. 15,870 (94%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's C33 license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C33 license cover in California?

A California C33 license covers painting and decorating contractors for interior and exterior finishes. Any contractor performing painting & decorating work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of painting & decorating contractors have federal violations?

2.9% of California painting & decorating contractors (486 out of 16,882) have at least one record in federal databases. These include SAM.gov debarments, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental violations.

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C33 Painting & Decorating Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California C33 license lookup, a list of licensed painting & decorating contractors, or a quick screen before assigning painting & decorating work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 16,882 CSLB C33 license records for painting & decorating contractors. 94% currently hold active licenses and 2.9% have at least one federal compliance record. SiteVetter checks CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, EPA environmental records, and building permits in seconds.

What to Check for C33 Painting & Decorating Contractors

Verify the contractor license is active and in good standing
Request proof of insurance and bonding
Get at least 3 written quotes before selecting a contractor
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Federal Records Matter for Painting & Decorating Work

For painting & decorating work, 2.9% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check would not reveal. SiteVetter's 6-source lookup gives GCs a faster way to compare subs before bid award, onboarding, or renewal review.

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