Painting contractor (C-33) in Santa Ana, CA

28 licenses · checked Oct 27, 2026

There are 28 Painting contractor (C-33) licenses with an address of record in Santa Ana, CA, in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026. That is 1.1% of the 2,483 such licenses statewide; Santa Ana ranks #9 of 515 CA cities for this license type. They are spread across 8 ZIP codes; the most common are 92707 (6), 92704 (6), 92705 (4). Most list Orange County. By business type: Sole Owner 13, Corporation 13, Partnership 1, Limited Liability 1. The median first-issue year is 2017; the oldest license dates from 2015. 13 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 Santa Ana

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Frequently asked questions

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

28 active licenses in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026 (1.1% 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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana Painting contractor (C-33) licenses expire soon?

13 of 28 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 Santa Ana

General building contractor (87) · Landscaping contractor (C-27) (20) · Electrical contractor (C-10) (19) · Plumbing contractor (C-36) (14) · Flooring contractor (C-15) (14) · Roofing contractor (C-39) (11) · General engineering contractor (10) · Tile contractor (C-54) (9) · HVAC contractor (C-20) (8) · Swimming pool contractor (C-53) (7) · Concrete contractor (C-8) (6) · Low-voltage contractor (C-7) (4)

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