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BROWN VANCE INC
General building contractor in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. CA license #122847
B · General Building
- Licensed since
- 195075 years
- Entity
- CorporationPalo Alto, CA
- License bond
- $25,000On file
- Workers' comp
- CoveredPolicy through Jul 2027
- Discipline
- NoneOn public record
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License and compliance history
Source: CSLB public license data
- 1950License issued, B General BuildingIssued Dec 28, 1950. Corporation.
- 2023License bond of $25,000 on fileCurrent bond effective Jan 1, 2023.
- 2026Workers' comp policy on fileARCH INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, policy #74WCI8940122. Effective Jul 1, 2026. Current through Jul 1, 2027.
- NowLicense expiration on recordMar 31, 2027.
- NowNo disciplinary actionsNone on CSLB public record as of Jul 1, 2026.
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Questions about BROWN VANCE
What work can BROWN VANCE do with a B license?
CSLB records list B (General Building) on this license, so BROWN VANCE can take general building work.
Does BROWN VANCE have a contractor license bond?
Yes. CSLB records show a $25,000 contractor license bond on file as of Jul 1, 2026.
Does BROWN VANCE carry workers' compensation?
CSLB shows a workers' comp policy on file, current through July 2027. Ask for a certificate of insurance before work starts.
How current is this information?
License, bond and comp data were last checked against CSLB on Jul 1, 2026. We recheck it periodically.
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| License, classifications, bond | California Contractors State License Board | Verified Jul 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' compensation | CSLB workers' comp records | Verified Jul 1, 2026 |