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Check contractor application
Contractors State License Board
Check the status of your contractor license application online. Learn more about Check contractor application.
Go to Check contractor application serviceFile complaint against contractor
Contractors State License Board
You can file a complaint about a contractor online. Report problems with construction work or contract violations. Learn more about File complaint against contractor.
Go to File complaint against contractor serviceLook up contractor license
Contractors State License Board
Look up a contractor license to see if it’s active and check if they have any past complaints. You can search by license number or business name. Learn more about Look up contractor license.
Go to Look up contractor license serviceEmployers
California Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Department of Industrial Relations
Learn how to qualify for California paid sick leave rights and learn what might be covered. Most workers can earn paid time off to care for themself or a family member. Learn more about California Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
Go to California Paid Sick Leave (PSL) serviceEnroll in EDD employer services
Employment Development Department
Employers can manage claims related to their business. This includes payroll tax accounts and unemployment claims. Learn more about Enroll in EDD employer services.
Go to Enroll in EDD employer services serviceWorker rights and employer responsibilities
Department of Industrial Relations
Learn about California worker rights and employer responsibilities. You have a right to fair pay, safe workplaces, and breaks under state law. Learn more about Worker rights and employer responsibilities.
Go to Worker rights and employer responsibilities serviceIncentives
Business incentives
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
California provides great incentives for businesses. This includes tax credits, grants, and more. Learn more about Business incentives.
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Appeal a cannabis license decision
Cannabis Control Appeals Panel
If you disagree with a cannabis license decision, you may submit an appeal. Learn about the appeal process. Learn more about Appeal a cannabis license decision.
Go to Appeal a cannabis license decision serviceApply for a cannabis license
Department of Cannabis Control
Apply for a California cannabis business license. You can get local permits and submit your application. Learn more about Apply for a cannabis license.
Go to Apply for a cannabis license serviceApply for a horse racing license
California Horse Racing Board
Apply for a California horse racing license. Get licensed to work in horse racing as an owner, trainer, or jockey. Learn more about Apply for a horse racing license.
Go to Apply for a horse racing license serviceApply for a seller’s permit
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Apply for a seller’s permit to collect California sales tax. You need a permit if your business sells goods. Learn more about Apply for a seller’s permit.
Go to Apply for a seller’s permit serviceBusiness permits and licensing help
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Find out what permits you need for your business based on business types and location. You’ll also get contact information for each agency. Learn more about Business permits and licensing help.
Go to Business permits and licensing help serviceCheck a license
Bureau of Automotive Repair
Visit the Department of Consumer Affairs to verify auto shop license status. Learn more about Check a license.
Go to Check a license serviceFile complaint against a professional or business
Department of Consumer Affairs
File a complaint against a licensed professional or business. Report violations, fraud, or poor service to the licensing board. Learn more about File complaint against a professional or business.
Go to File complaint against a professional or business serviceFind a consumer affairs license
Department of Consumer Affairs
Look up a Consumer Affairs license for a person or business to confirm their license status. Learn more about Find a consumer affairs license.
Go to Find a consumer affairs license serviceFire safety licenses and permits
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Log into the GOVmotus Fire portal for fire and life safety applications or renewals. Get licenses for fireworks, fire pumps, extinguishers, and more. You can apply for product listings, like building materials, and request safety inspections. Learn more about Fire safety licenses and permits.
Go to Fire safety licenses and permits serviceLook up an alcohol license
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Look up an alcohol license for bars, restaurants, and stores. You can verify license status and check for violations or restrictions. Learn more about Look up an alcohol license.
Go to Look up an alcohol license serviceLook up licenses for clinical laboratory personnel
California Department of Public Health
Look up licenses and certificates for clinical lab scientists, specialists, and phlebotomists. Learn more about Look up licenses for clinical laboratory personnel.
Go to Look up licenses for clinical laboratory personnel serviceManage your California real estate license
Department of Real Estate
Manage your California real estate license online. Renew, update information, and check your license status anytime. Learn more about Manage your California real estate license.
Go to Manage your California real estate license serviceRenew appraiser license
Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
Renew your California appraiser license. You must complete your continuing education credits (CE) before you renew your license. Learn more about Renew appraiser license.
Go to Renew appraiser license serviceRenew your professional license
Department of Consumer Affairs
Renew your professional license through the Department of Consumer Affairs. You can also change your address or submit a license application. Learn more about Renew your professional license.
Go to Renew your professional license serviceReview of cannabis licensing decisions
Cannabis Control Appeals Panel
Request a review of a cannabis licensing decision. You can appeal denied or suspended professional license applications. Learn more about Review of cannabis licensing decisions.
Go to Review of cannabis licensing decisions serviceSales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Register to access sales and use tax permits, seller's permits, or business accounts. This offers a quick registration process for sales and use tax. Learn more about Sales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts.
Go to Sales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts serviceVerify real estate licenses
Department of Real Estate
Look up a real estate license. You can verify an agent or broker is licensed, check their license status, and more. Learn more about Verify real estate licenses.
Go to Verify real estate licenses serviceManaging a business
Doing business with California state
Department of General Services
Find California state procurement resources and contract opportunities. Businesses can bid on contracts and sell goods and services to the state. Learn more about Doing business with California state.
Go to Doing business with California state serviceFind a consumer affairs license
Department of Consumer Affairs
Look up a Consumer Affairs license for a person or business to confirm their license status. Learn more about Find a consumer affairs license.
Go to Find a consumer affairs license serviceForm a business
Secretary of State
Register your business and file documents online for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. Learn more about Form a business.
Go to Form a business serviceGet copies of business entity documents
Secretary of State
Order copies of business records and filing documents from the Secretary of State. Learn more about Get copies of business entity documents.
Go to Get copies of business entity documents serviceLook up sales tax rates
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
You can find any current sales tax rate by searching a specific California address or city. Learn more about Look up sales tax rates.
Go to Look up sales tax rates servicePay data reporting
Civil Rights Department
Employers can report annual payroll, demographic, and other workforce data online as required by California law. Learn more about Pay data reporting.
Go to Pay data reporting serviceReview of cannabis licensing decisions
Cannabis Control Appeals Panel
Request a review of a cannabis licensing decision. You can appeal denied or suspended professional license applications. Learn more about Review of cannabis licensing decisions.
Go to Review of cannabis licensing decisions serviceSmall Business Assistance Centers
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Find centers to get help for your small business. Get free consulting, training, and resources to start or grow your California business. Learn more about Small Business Assistance Centers.
Go to Small Business Assistance Centers serviceResources and help
Become a CA Lottery retailer
California State Lottery
Apply to become a California Lottery retailer. Sell lottery tickets at your business. Earn commissions on your ticket sales. Learn more about Become a CA Lottery retailer.
Go to Become a CA Lottery retailer serviceFind business resources
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Find resources to start or grow your business. Get help with permits, licenses, registration, and compliance. Learn more about Find business resources.
Go to Find business resources serviceFind procurement and acquisition services
Department of General Services
Find business and acquisition services for state agencies. Get help with procurement, contracts, and purchasing. Learn more about Find procurement and acquisition services.
Go to Find procurement and acquisition services serviceHuman Resources
Department of General Services
Access human resources services for state employees. Get help with benefits, payroll, employment questions, and HR support. Learn more about Human Resources.
Go to Human Resources serviceStarting a business
Apply for a cannabis license
Department of Cannabis Control
Apply for a California cannabis business license. You can get local permits and submit your application. Learn more about Apply for a cannabis license.
Go to Apply for a cannabis license serviceCommunity data and statistics
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Access community data and statistics by location. Find demographic, economic, and education info for California neighborhoods. Learn more about Community data and statistics.
Go to Community data and statistics serviceForm a business
Secretary of State
Register your business and file documents online for LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. Learn more about Form a business.
Go to Form a business serviceGet copies of business entity documents
Secretary of State
Order copies of business records and filing documents from the Secretary of State. Learn more about Get copies of business entity documents.
Go to Get copies of business entity documents serviceLook up sales tax rates
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
You can find any current sales tax rate by searching a specific California address or city. Learn more about Look up sales tax rates.
Go to Look up sales tax rates serviceReview of cannabis licensing decisions
Cannabis Control Appeals Panel
Request a review of a cannabis licensing decision. You can appeal denied or suspended professional license applications. Learn more about Review of cannabis licensing decisions.
Go to Review of cannabis licensing decisions serviceSales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Register to access sales and use tax permits, seller's permits, or business accounts. This offers a quick registration process for sales and use tax. Learn more about Sales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts.
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