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Licensed Painters in Novato, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor

  • 82licensed painters
  • 79active (Clear)
  • 3.7%with a suspension
  • 50%workers' comp exempt
  • 11.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 34.1%corp / LLC / partnership (65.9% sole owner)
  • 2new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Novato is home to 82 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #2 of 2 Marin County cities for this trade. 96.3% are Clear.

50% report a workers' comp exemption, 3 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (3.7%) is close to the Marin County rate for the same license (4%).

2 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 56.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 11.4 years.

In California this work generally calls for the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a painter's license in Novato

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 82 Novato listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-33 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 3.7% of Novato listings here already show a suspension.
  3. Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed painter is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.

50 of 82 painters in Novato

Novato painters sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed painters in Novato
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Peacock Painting Company 454505 Clear 42 Insured On file
Ulsh Steve 489155 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Galagaran Painting 520078 Clear 39 Insured On file
Dunlop Dave Painting Contractor 538874 Clear 38 Exempt On file
North Bay Painting & Wood Preserving 549593 Clear 37 Insured On file
Haller Jon 563747 Clear 37 Insured On file
J T G Painting 566009 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Asbestos Control Center 590867 Clear 36 Insured On file
Migale Gary Painting Contractor 601930 Clear 36 Exempt On file
Anello Painting and Construction 619941 Clear 35 Insured On file
Morris Painting 623607 Clear 35 Insured On file
Mikkelsen Painting 645552 Clear 34 Insured On file
Enjaian Steven Painting 697858 Clear 32 Exempt On file
J Rupert INC 699739 Clear 31 Insured On file
Migale Painting Company 701531 Clear 31 Insured On file
N M P Design 702759 Clear 31 Insured On file
De Leon Jeff Painting 712965 Clear 31 Insured On file
Kerrigan Tim Painting INC 715319 Clear 31 Insured On file
Thompson J & R INC 736414 Clear 29 Insured On file
Mulholland Works INC 771794 Clear 26 Insured On file
Tradesman Painting & Decorating 778435 Clear 26 Exempt On file
By Design Paint & Stain 792865 Clear 25 Exempt On file
A & V Services 802201 Clear 24 Insured On file
Clark Jason Painting 802499 Clear 24 Exempt On file
Brescia - Stone Painting INC 830454 Clear 22 Insured On file
Green Chameleon Painting 855918 Clear 21 Insured On file
Thomas Design Construction 880500 Clear 20 Insured On file
Space Makers LLC 906720 Clear 19 Insured On file
Green Bay Painting INC 909380 Clear 18 Insured On file
Faux Circle 910457 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Mulhall Construction INC 916895 Clear 18 Insured On file
Residence Artists 937972 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Marin Renovation & Painting 939338 Clear 17 Insured On file
Deco Painting Company 954068 Clear 16 Insured On file
E - Z Flo Painting 956520 Clear 15 Exempt On file
R C Souza Painting 966362 Clear 15 Exempt On file
Aj Paintmasters Plus INC 968839 Clear 14 Insured On file
Mr and Mrs Smith INC 976777 Clear 14 Insured On file
J Lingo Painting 987677 Clear 13 Exempt On file
Michaelangelo Painting 992401 Clear 12 Exempt On file
Foss Michael Frederick 1007064 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Jim Hayes Painting 1012487 Clear 10 Insured On file
Jv Painting 1012393 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Marin Home Remodeling 1013657 Clear 10 Exempt On file
Unique Painting Services 1020599 Clear 10 Insured On file
Big Dealit Reonovations 1029890 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Savior Brush Painting 1041687 Clear 8 Insured On file
Transformation Painting 1042142 Clear 8 Insured On file
Marin Painting Services INC 1043127 Clear 8 Insured On file
R Z Custom Painting 1047261 Clear 7 Insured On file

See all 82 painters in Novato

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

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed painters are in Novato?

CSLB's current public file lists 82 painters with a Novato mailing address. 79 have a Clear status, and 89% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a painter need in California?

Look for C-33 on the license. 82 businesses in Novato hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

How do I check a painter's workers' comp?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Novato painters, 50% are exempt (no employees), 50% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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