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Licensed Painters in Sonora, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor

  • 26licensed painters
  • 25active (Clear)
  • 3.8%with a suspension
  • 76.9%workers' comp exempt
  • 21.7 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 23.1%corp / LLC / partnership (76.9% sole owner)
  • 1new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Sonora is home to 26 painters in CSLB's license file, the most in Tuolumne County. 96.2% are Clear.

The share with a suspension, 3.8%, is 1.9 points higher than the Tuolumne County rate for the same license (1.9%). 76.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 23.9 points higher than the statewide figure for painters (53%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

1 of these licenses is less than a year old, while 69.2% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 21.7 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 Sonora

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 26 Sonora 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).
  2. Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 3.8% of Sonora listings here already show a suspension.
  3. 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.

All 26 painters in Sonora

Sonora 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.

Licensed painters in Sonora
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Prieto's Painting and Decorating 540353 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Golden State Paint CO 617568 Clear 35 Exempt On file
De Giobbi Painting 674353 Clear 33 Insured On file
Mac Donald Chris Painting 735177 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Kim's Painting & Electrical 738101 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Simpson Chris Painting 741310 Clear 29 Exempt On file
Tom's Custom Painting and Home Improvements 758453 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Highlander Painting 764669 Clear 27 Insured On file
Upper Deck Painting & Decorating 795468 Clear 25 Exempt On file
Bieker Marcus Painting 813980 Clear 24 Exempt On file
780 Painting 817193 Clear 23 Exempt On file
Porter Painting and Associates 842460 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Miller Dave Painting 844649 Clear 22 Exempt On file
Motherlode Precision Painting 865313 Clear 21 Exempt On file
Duncan Kenneth 898664 Clear 19 Exempt On file
Ridgewood Painting 937798 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Schram Painting INC 1016240 Clear 10 Insured On file
K D F Painting 1019061 Clear 10 None On file
Sierra Decor 1036740 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Alex Awalt Painting LLC 1051259 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Gregston Painting 1079102 Clear 5 Exempt On file
Standard Sierra Painting 1106437 Clear 3 Insured On file
Jesse McCandless Painting Company LLC 1112398 Clear 3 Insured On file
Smith Pro Painting CO 1136614 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Kourt Graphics 1154753 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Ultra Violett Painting 1099675 Susp: contractor's bond 3 Exempt 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 Sonora?

CSLB's current public file lists 26 painters with a Sonora mailing address. 25 have a Clear status, and 96.2% 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?

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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.

How do I check a painter's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Sonora, 19.2% of painters list a policy, 76.9% claim an exemption and 3.8% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

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