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Is Signs BY Van licensed, insured & complaint-free in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Signs BY Van's contractor license (CSLB #866499) with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of October 8, 2026. The classification on record is C45.

Contractor record · CSLB #866499

Signs BY Van

C45 · Salinas, 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 October 8, 2026CSLB code: Contr Bond SuspVerify on CSLB
License #
CSLB #866499
Classification
C45
C45
Years licensed
20
since October 26, 2005
Contractor's bond
Lapsed
$25,000
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Bond surety — who 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
All 2 classifications held
Registered business entity & contact
Dated certificate PDF — emailed with your receipt

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Principals on record · CSLB

VANDERSKRAATS JOHN PHILLIPSole Owner

Workers’ compensation · CSLB

Workers' Compensation Insurance
Carrier
EMPLOYERS PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy
EIG619637900
Effective
October 31, 2025
Expires
October 31, 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 #866499 on the official CSLB site. This page is current as of October 8, 2026; the CSLB record is updated continuously.

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 C45 covers

CSLB #866499 is classified C45. 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 Signs BY Van licensed in California?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Signs BY Van's license, CSLB #866499, with the status "Contr Bond Susp" as of October 8, 2026. A non-CLEAR status means the license is not in good standing; check the official CSLB record for the current detail.

Is Signs BY Van insured?

As of October 8, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows an active workers'-compensation policy on file for CSLB #866499. This covers workers' comp; it does not by itself confirm general-liability coverage, which the CSLB does not track.

Does Signs BY Van have complaints or violations?

As of October 8, 2026, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists CSLB #866499 with the status "Contr Bond Susp". The details, including any underlying citation or judgment, are on the official CSLB record.

Who runs Signs BY Van?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) lists Signs BY Van as a sole-owner or single-principal license (CSLB #866499). The named principal is shown in the personnel section below, as recorded by the CSLB.

Is Signs BY Van bonded?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows the contractor's bond for CSLB #866499 as lapsed or cancelled as of October 8, 2026. Verify the current bond status on the official CSLB record.

How long has Signs BY Van been licensed?

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) shows CSLB #866499 was first issued on October 26, 2005, about 20 years ago.

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