Licensed Contractors in Kern County, CA

Updated November 1, 2026 · Data from CSLB's public license file

3,767licenses
94.5%Clear
5.5%suspended (state 4.6%)
47.1%workers' comp exempt
12.6 yrsmedian time licensed
257new in 12 months

Kern County has 3,767 contractor licenses with a local mailing address, spread over 40 cities and towns (2 with their own page here). 94.5% are Clear. The suspension rate, 5.5%, is about the same as the statewide rate of 4.6%. 47.1% of local licenses claim a workers' comp exemption (statewide: 49.6%).

Cities and towns in Kern County

Licensed-trade lists in Kern County

Suspensions in Kern County, by reason

Most common suspension types in Kern County

Explainers: Suspended: contractor's bond · Suspended: workers' compensation · Suspended: liability insurance · Suspended: family support order

Most common license types in Kern County

General Building Contractor (1,395)
Electrical Contractor (498)
Limited Specialty (396)
General Engineering Contractor (383)
Plumbing Contractor (263)
Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor (239)
Painting and Decorating Contractor (213)
Concrete Contractor (165)
Landscaping Contractor (162)
Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor (106)
Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors (92)
Roofing Contractor (90)

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Licensed Contractors in Kern County, CA

Cities and towns in Kern County

Licensed-trade lists in Kern County

Suspensions in Kern County, by reason

Most common license types in Kern County

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