Public Record · California Contractor

Is Gary Binder licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Gary Binder's contractor license (CSLB #945601) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of June 27, 2026. The classification on record is B.

Contractor record · CSLB #945601

Gary Binder

General Building (B) · Woodland Hills, 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 #945601
Classification
B
General Building (B)
Years licensed
16
since April 15, 2010
Contractor's bond
Lapsed
$25,000
The full dossierRedacted preview
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

BINDER GARY FRANKLINSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Exempt
Effective
April 27, 2026

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 #945601 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 #945601 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 Gary Binder licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Gary Binder's license, CSLB #945601, 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 Gary Binder insured?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) records Gary Binder 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 Gary Binder have complaints or violations?

As of June 27, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #945601 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Gary Binder?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Gary Binder as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #945601). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Gary Binder bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #945601 as lapsed or cancelled as of June 27, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Gary Binder been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #945601 was first issued on April 15, 2010, about 16 years ago.

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