Painting contractor (C-33) in Novato, CA

12 licenses · checked Oct 27, 2026

There are 12 Painting contractor (C-33) licenses with an address of record in Novato, CA, in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026. That is 0.5% of the 2,483 such licenses statewide; Novato ranks #43 of 515 CA cities for this license type. They are spread across 4 ZIP codes; the most common are 94948 (5), 94947 (4), 94945 (2). Most list Marin County. By business type: Sole Owner 9, Corporation 3. The median first-issue year is 2017; the oldest license dates from 2015. 5 of them come up for renewal or expiration in the next 12 months, so re-check status before you sign a contract.

What a Painting contractor (C-33) license covers

Painting and Decorating (C-33) covers preparing surfaces and applying paint, stain, varnish, wallpaper, texture and similar coatings, inside and out.

Note: Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How to verify a license

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Official lookup: CSLB Instant License Check.

Painting contractor (C-33) licenses in Novato

Showing 12 of 12, A to Z. Listing order is alphabetical, not a recommendation.

Frequently asked questions

How many Painting contractor (C-33) licenses are in Novato?

12 active licenses in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026 (0.5% of CA).

What does a Painting contractor (C-33) license cover?

Painting and Decorating (C-33) covers preparing surfaces and applying paint, stain, varnish, wallpaper, texture and similar coatings, inside and out.

How do I verify a Painting contractor (C-33) license in Novato?

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Use the license number shown here with the CSLB Instant License Check.

Does every job in this trade need a license?

Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How many Novato Painting contractor (C-33) licenses expire soon?

5 of 12 have an expiration date in the next 12 months. A license that lapses must be renewed before the holder can work under it again.

Other license types in Novato

General building contractor (49) · Landscaping contractor (C-27) (11) · Plumbing contractor (C-36) (7) · Electrical contractor (C-10) (6) · HVAC contractor (C-20) (4)

All Painting contractor (C-33) licenses in CA →

Source: CSLB License Master. Licensed California is independent and not affiliated with the licensing agency. Data checked Oct 27, 2026.