Licensed Painters in Novato, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor
- 82licensed painters
- 79active (Clear)
- 3.7%with a suspension
- 50%workers' comp exempt
- 11.4 yrsmedian time licensed
- 34.1%corp / LLC / partnership (65.9% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Novato is home to 82 painters in CSLB's license file, ranking #2 of 2 Marin County cities for this trade. 96.3% are Clear.
50% report a workers' comp exemption, 3 points lower than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (3.7%) is close to the Marin County rate for the same license (4%).
2 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 56.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 11.4 years.
In California this work generally calls for the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a painter's license in Novato
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 82 Novato listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-33 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 3.7% of Novato listings here already show a suspension.
- Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed painter is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
50 of 82 painters in Novato
Novato painters sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Painting Company | 454505 | Clear | 42 | Insured | On file |
| Ulsh Steve | 489155 | Clear | 40 | Exempt | On file |
| Galagaran Painting | 520078 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Dunlop Dave Painting Contractor | 538874 | Clear | 38 | Exempt | On file |
| North Bay Painting & Wood Preserving | 549593 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Haller Jon | 563747 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| J T G Painting | 566009 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Asbestos Control Center | 590867 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Migale Gary Painting Contractor | 601930 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Anello Painting and Construction | 619941 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Morris Painting | 623607 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Mikkelsen Painting | 645552 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Enjaian Steven Painting | 697858 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| J Rupert INC | 699739 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Migale Painting Company | 701531 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| N M P Design | 702759 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| De Leon Jeff Painting | 712965 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Kerrigan Tim Painting INC | 715319 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Thompson J & R INC | 736414 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Mulholland Works INC | 771794 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Tradesman Painting & Decorating | 778435 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| By Design Paint & Stain | 792865 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| A & V Services | 802201 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Clark Jason Painting | 802499 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Brescia - Stone Painting INC | 830454 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Green Chameleon Painting | 855918 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Thomas Design Construction | 880500 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Space Makers LLC | 906720 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| Green Bay Painting INC | 909380 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Faux Circle | 910457 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Mulhall Construction INC | 916895 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Residence Artists | 937972 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Marin Renovation & Painting | 939338 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Deco Painting Company | 954068 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| E - Z Flo Painting | 956520 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| R C Souza Painting | 966362 | Clear | 15 | Exempt | On file |
| Aj Paintmasters Plus INC | 968839 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Mr and Mrs Smith INC | 976777 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| J Lingo Painting | 987677 | Clear | 13 | Exempt | On file |
| Michaelangelo Painting | 992401 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Foss Michael Frederick | 1007064 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Jim Hayes Painting | 1012487 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Jv Painting | 1012393 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Marin Home Remodeling | 1013657 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Unique Painting Services | 1020599 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Big Dealit Reonovations | 1029890 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| Savior Brush Painting | 1041687 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Transformation Painting | 1042142 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Marin Painting Services INC | 1043127 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| R Z Custom Painting | 1047261 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed painters are in Novato?
CSLB's current public file lists 82 painters with a Novato mailing address. 79 have a Clear status, and 89% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a painter need in California?
Look for C-33 on the license. 82 businesses in Novato hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
How do I check a painter's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Novato painters, 50% are exempt (no employees), 50% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
Related
Painters in nearby cities
- Licensed painters in San Rafael (86)
- Licensed painters in Petaluma (59)
- Licensed painters in Rohnert Park (48)
- Licensed painters in Aptos (22)
- Licensed painters in Campbell (36)
- Licensed painters in Gilroy (27)
Other licensed trades in Novato
- General Contractors (391)
- Electricians (85)
- Landscapers (66)
- Plumbers (58)
- Limited Specialty Contractors (47)
- General Engineering Contractors (37)