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License #394053Rancho Santa FeSole OwnerLicensed since October 1, 1980

License

Status
CLEAR
First issued
October 1, 1980
Reissued
June 11, 2014
Expires
June 30, 2028
Entity
Sole Owner
Address of record
P O BOX 3008, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone of record
(858) 756 3508

Contractor bond

Surety
WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
Bond number
67693038
Amount
$25,000
Effective
November 14, 2025

Workers’ compensation

Carrier
MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy number
MWC0138941
Effective
January 1, 2026
Expires
January 1, 2027

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People on this license

NameTitleSinceThrough
CASTRO JOSE LUISSole OwnerJune 11, 2014Current
CASTRO JOSE LUISSole OwnerOctober 1, 1980August 8, 2012
CASTRO JOSE LUISSole OwnerJune 21, 2000January 1, 2004

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