Workers’ Compensation Classification Codes Now Required on CSLB License Renewals
The Contractors State License Board is sharing additional details about a new law that changes how contractors with workers’ compensation insurance renew their licenses.
As of July 1, 2024, Business and Professions Code section 7125.6 requires that any contractor who has a certificate of workers’ compensation insurance on file with CSLB must now include on their license renewal form the three classification codes from the highest estimated payroll reported on their workers’ compensation insurance policy.
Renewal Instructions
Classification codes can be displayed in different ways on workers’ compensation insurance policies.
If your policy has fewer than three classification codes, provide every classification code reported on the policy.
If you are unsure of your codes or are having difficulty with CSLB’s online renewal portal, there are a few options, including:
- Double-check your policy to see if there is a suffix with the four-digit class code that needs to be provided.
- Contact your insurance broker for their classification codes.
- Check the Classification Search on the website for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) to see if your classification description is listed and there is a suffix for the code.
If the codes entered match those of WCIRB, the codes and classification descriptions will be listed on the website.
If your codes do not match WCIRB class codes, please enter the numbers provided by the insurance company or broker. CSLB’s system will allow for between 4 to 6 digits. If the class code is not WCIRB class code, CSLB will disclose the insurance company for the public to contact for the class code description.
Licenses will not be renewed without at least one 4- to 6-digit code. The statute allows for retroactive renewal if the licensee provides the codes within 30 days after receiving notice the board is unable to process the renewal for lack of class code(s).
Additional Questions?
- For questions about completing your CSLB renewal, call 916-255-4644, visit the CSLB website at www.cslb.ca.gov or email Renewals@cslb.ca.gov.
- For questions about workers’ compensation classification codes, reach out to the WCIRB by visiting its Contact Us page or by calling 888-CA-WCIRB (888-229-2472) or emailing customerservice@wcirb.com.
