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Benke Jon Thomas: CSLB License #652835
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 · Official CSLB record
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License details
- License number
- 652835
- Primary status
- CLEAR · what this means
- Business type
- Sole Owner
- Full business name
- Jon Thomas Benke
- Issued
- August 21, 1992 (34 years)
- Expires
- January 31, 2027
- Inactivated
- May 1, 2001
- Reactivated
- January 24, 2011
- Classifications
- B General Building Contractor
C-21 Building Moving/Demolition Contractor
C-27 Landscaping Contractor
C-29 Masonry Contractor
C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor - Location
- Escondido, 92029
- Phone
- (858) 204 1989
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Workers' compensation
- Type
- Exempt
- Effective
- January 3, 2025
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Contractor's bond
- Surety
- Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
- Bond number
- 810025317
- Amount
- $25,000
- Effective
- May 15, 2025
Status history
No changes recorded since we began tracking this license on November 1, 2026. We compare every weekly CSLB file and log changes to status, bonds, workers' comp and classifications here.
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