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Is Benjamin A Richardson Ii licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Benjamin A Richardson Ii's contractor license (CSLB #865744) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. The classification on record is C16.

Contractor record · CSLB #865744

Benjamin A Richardson Ii

C16 · Chula Vista, 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 #865744
Classification
C16
C16
Years licensed
20
since October 13, 2005
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

RICHARDSON BENJAMIN ADRIEL IISole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Exempt
Effective
October 31, 2025

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 #865744 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 C16 covers

CSLB #865744 is classified C16. 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 Benjamin A Richardson Ii licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Benjamin A Richardson Ii's license, CSLB #865744, 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 Benjamin A Richardson Ii insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Benjamin A Richardson Ii 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 Benjamin A Richardson Ii have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #865744 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Benjamin A Richardson Ii?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Benjamin A Richardson Ii as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #865744). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Benjamin A Richardson Ii bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #865744 as lapsed or cancelled as of June 27, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Benjamin A Richardson Ii been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #865744 was first issued on October 13, 2005, about 20 years ago.

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