Straight answers
How do I verify an electrician’s license in California?
Use the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) online license check: search by license number or business name, confirm status is “Active,” note classification C-10 Electrical, and review bond and workers’ compensation information. ARC Electric’s license number is CSLB #1079430—you can verify it the same way before hiring any contractor.
Red flags
Avoid anyone who will not provide a license number, pressures you to skip permits, or asks for all cash with no contract for substantial work.
Why licensing matters
Licensed contractors carry bonding and insurance appropriate to their trade, and are subject to CSLB enforcement. That protects homeowners when installations must meet California Electrical Code.
This page is for general education and does not replace advice from your Authority Having Jurisdiction or a site-specific electrical assessment. ARC Electric is licensed in California (CSLB #1079430) and serves Milpitas, CA 95035, and Santa Clara County.