CSLB Bond Cost Checker
The $25,000 California contractor license bond is priced almost entirely on personal credit. Pick your tier for an honest 2026 market range — no SSN, no credit pull, nothing stored.
2026 market ranges at a glance
| Credit tier | Typical annual premium ($25K bond) |
|---|---|
| Excellent (720+) | ~$80 – $150 |
| Good (680–719) | ~$110 – $250 |
| Fair (620–679) | ~$200 – $450 |
| Challenged (<620 / liens / BK) | ~$400 – $1,500+, or structured programs |
Illustrative 2026 market ranges for the standard $25,000 CSLB license bond; sureties price individually and multi-year prepay discounts are common. LLCs also need the separate $100,000 LLC employee/worker bond. Not a quote or an offer of suretyship.
What moves your price besides credit
Years licensed, prior bond claims, open tax liens, and whether you prepay multiple years. A prior CSLB complaint or bond claim matters more than a mediocre score — and is exactly the situation where a broker who works ten-plus surety markets earns their keep. Related reading: the full cost-by-credit guide and what happens when a claim hits your bond.
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