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Is Alan E Anderson licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Alan E Anderson's contractor license (CSLB #544181) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. The classification on record is B.

Contractor record · CSLB #544181

Alan E Anderson

General Building (B) · Arcata, CA
Not Active

Not in good standing

This license is not active or in good standing, per the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Why: Suspended over a contractor's bond issue.

As of June 27, 2026CSLB code: Contr Bond SuspVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #544181
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
37
since October 13, 1988
Contractor's bond
Lapsed
$25,000
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Bond suretywho to file a claim against
Bond number
How to make a bond claim
What “Not in good standing” means + what to ask
License expiration date
Registered business entity & contact
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Principals on record · CSLB

ANDERSON ALAN EDWINSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Exempt
Effective
October 21, 2024

What this record means

What "Contr Bond Susp" means

A bond-related suspension means the CSLB records an issue with a required bond on file. The license is not in good standing until it is resolved. The CSLB record shows the current detail and any path to reinstatement.

How to verify this yourself

Every fact on this page comes from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). You can confirm it directly: look up CSLB license #544181 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of June 27, 2026; the CSLB record is updated continuously.

What "workers'-comp exempt" means

A contractor with no employees can file a workers'-comp exemption with the CSLB. It is a normal, filed status — not a lapse — but it means there may be no workers'-comp coverage if the contractor brings on help. Confirm coverage before work that involves a crew.

What this record does and does not tell you

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) tracks license status, classification, bond, and workers'-comp. It does not rate work quality, track general-liability insurance, or collect customer reviews. Use it to confirm the license is real and in good standing, then check references and a written contract separately.

What classification B covers

CSLB #544181 is classified General Building (B). A California contractor is licensed only for the classifications on record; work outside them may fall outside the license. The full classification list is on the official CSLB record.

Common questions

Is Alan E Anderson licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Alan E Anderson's license, CSLB #544181, with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. A non-CLEAR status means the license is not in good standing; check the official CSLB record for the current detail.

Is Alan E Anderson insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Alan E Anderson as workers'-comp exempt as of June 27, 2026 — typically a sole owner with no employees. An exemption is a filed declaration, not a lapse.

Does Alan E Anderson have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #544181 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Alan E Anderson?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Alan E Anderson as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #544181). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Alan E Anderson bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #544181 as lapsed or cancelled as of June 27, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Alan E Anderson been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #544181 was first issued on October 13, 1988, about 37 years ago.

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