How many C46 solar contractors are licensed in California?

California has 1,269 contractors with a C46 (Solar) license from the Contractors State License Board. 1,201 (95%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's C46 license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a C46 license cover in California?

A California C46 license covers solar contractors for photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Any contractor performing solar work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of solar contractors have federal violations?

5.7% of California solar contractors (72 out of 1,269) have at least one record in federal databases. These include SAM.gov debarments, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental violations.

C46 Solar Contractors in California | CSLB License Lookup

C46 Solar Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California C46 license lookup, a list of licensed solar contractors, or a quick screen before assigning solar work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 1,269 CSLB C46 license records for solar contractors. 95% currently hold active licenses and 5.7% 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 C46 Solar 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 Solar Work

For solar work, 5.7% 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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