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</div> <div class="col-md-9 mx-auto"> <div class="p-t-md lead"><p>California offers services for your business through licensing, permitting, verification, and more.</p> </div> <h2 class="m-b-0">Popular related services</h2> <div class="row m-b-lg"><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic2-1.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A middle-aged, medium-skin-toned Asian woman with glasses smiles and uses a laptop on a table." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/287/services/25/" class="link-before no-underline">Register for permits, licenses, or accounts</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Register for new business permits, licenses, and accounts or add business locations.</p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic2-2.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A white man and woman stand behind a counter at a cafe and look at a clipboard with paperwork. " /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/287/services/26/" class="link-before no-underline">Apply for a seller’s permit</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Obtain a seller's permit online, required for sales subject to sales tax.</p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic2-3.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A commercial fishing boat is on a lake hauling a load of fish inside a net." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/174/services/29/" class="link-before no-underline">Get a fishing or hunting license</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Find out how you can buy a fishing or hunting license in person or online. </p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic2-4.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A light-skinned hand holds a signed blue and white check for $10,247.40." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/268/services/13/" class="link-before no-underline">Search for Unclaimed Property</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Locate unclaimed property that has been sent to the state. Typically the property is money. It is not real estate.</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> <hr /> <h2 class="lead m-t items-count" aria-live="polite" role="region"> 0 services <span class="sr-only">found</span> </h2> <div class="d-flex m-b-lg"> <label class="sr-only" for="searchbox">Filter by topic</label> <input type="search" id="searchbox" placeholder="Filter services" class="height-50 brd-solid-1 brd-color-light rounded-start flex-grow-1 p-l webkit-appearance-none" /> </div> <input type="hidden" id="defaultFilter" name="AgencyTags" value="Businesses" />  <cagovhome-filterlist data-search-input-id="searchbox" data-result-count-query=".items-count" data-filter-storage-key="service" data-row-filter-key="ServiceId" data-filter-trigger-selector="input#defaultFilter" role="list"><div data-row-key="1144" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/185/services/1144/" >Apply for a horse racing license</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Horse Racing Board</p> <p class="service-description">Download and fill out applications for horse racing licenses: Owners, Trainers, Jockeys, Grooms, Agents, Officials.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.chrb.ca.gov/licensing.html" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Apply for a horse racing license</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1162" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1162/" >Business and Acquisition</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">Advocates for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprise suppliers.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OBAS" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Business and Acquisition</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1126" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/237/services/1126/" >Business Incentives</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development</p> <p class="service-description">California consistently creates more business and economic opportunity than any other region in the world. If your business is considering expanding or relocating to California, our office provides no-cost, confidential services for site selection and incentive navigation. Our team of regional and statewide business specialists will guide you through the array of programs to connect private sector needs to public sector resources.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://business.ca.gov/advantages/incentives-grants-and-financing/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Business Incentives</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1199" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/135/services/1199/" >CA Clean Truck Check</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Air Resources Board</p> <p class="service-description">The California Clean Truck Check uses the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M) program to regularly ensure vehicles have proper functioning emission control systems.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://cleantruckcheck.arb.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: CA Clean Truck Check</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1208" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/91/services/1208/" >Certified Payroll Reporting</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Industrial Relations</p> <p class="service-description">Contractors and subcontractors on most public works projects are required to submit certified payroll records (CPRs) to the Labor Commissioner using DIR's Public Works Website Services. Use this service to report online to the DIR.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dir.ca.gov/public-works/certified-payroll-reporting.html" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Certified Payroll Reporting</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="47" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/47/" >Change Home Address</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">To change your address on your driver’s license (DL) or identification (ID) card, or on your vehicle/vessel online – it’s fast and easy from the convenience of your MyDMV account. Before you begin: 1. Be ready to login to your MyDMV account or create one. 2. Have your old and new addresses handy. 3. If changing the address for your vehicle or vessel, you will also need your most recent registration card and the address where your trailer coach or vessel is located (if applicable). A new driver's license, identification card, or registration card is not issued when changing your address. Temporary mailing addresses are not allowed.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/online-change-of-address-coa-system/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Change Home Address</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="48" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/48/" >Change your Name or Gender</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">There are four steps to changing your name on your driver’s license and/or identification card and there are 3 steps to change your gender. Please select the Launch service button to be taken to our Driver’s License or ID Card Updates page for more information.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/updating-information-on-your-driver-license-or-identification-dl-id-card/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Change your Name or Gender</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="10" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/299/services/10/" >Check Contractor Application</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Contractors State License Board</p> <p class="service-description">Please have your Application Fee Number and your PIN (Personal Identification Number) ready when checking your application.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckApplicationII/ApplicantRequest.aspx" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Check Contractor Application</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1128" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/237/services/1128/" >Community & Place Based Data Tool</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development</p> <p class="service-description">The Community & Place Based Data Tool is an interactive web-mapping data tool containing up-to-date demographic, industry + business, education, consumer expenditure and occupation data for the cities, counties, and economic regions across California.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://properties.zoomprospector.com/california/community?page=1&s%5BSortDirection%5D=false&s%5BCommunityType%5D=2&s%5BSortBy%5D=name#" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Community & Place Based Data Tool</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1155" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1155/" >Design and Construction Oversight for Schools</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">Provides design and construction oversight for K-12 schools and community colleges.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Services" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Design and Construction Oversight for Schools</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1193" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/229/services/1193/" >Enroll in Employer Services</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Employment Development Department</p> <p class="service-description">This is an online service offered by the Employment Development Department (EDD) for employers to manage claims related to their business. It is a fast, convenient, and secure way for employers to manager payroll tax accounts and unemployment insurance claims online.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://edd.ca.gov/en/about_edd/employer_services_online/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Enroll in Employer Services</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1250" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/227/services/1250/" >eVQ - Electronic Verification Questionnaire</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Toxic Substances Control</p> <p class="service-description">The eVQ System is how hazardous waste handlers file the required ID Number Verification Questionnaire to maintain the active status of their ID numbers.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://evq.dtsc.ca.gov/Home.aspx" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: eVQ - Electronic Verification Questionnaire</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="11" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/299/services/11/" >File Complaint Against Contractor</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Contractors State License Board</p> <p class="service-description">File a complaint about a construction contractor, conveniently online.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Filing_A_Complaint/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: File Complaint Against Contractor</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1134" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/210/services/1134/" >File Complaint Against Professional or Business</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Consumer Affairs</p> <p class="service-description">You may use this page to initiate a complaint against company or individual who has a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://dca.ca.gov/consumers/complaints/consumer.shtml" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: File Complaint Against Professional or Business</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1133" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/210/services/1133/" >Find a Consumer Affairs License</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Consumer Affairs</p> <p class="service-description">Look up a company or individual who has a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://search.dca.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Find a Consumer Affairs License</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="73" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/173/services/73/" >Find a Fair</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Food and Agriculture</p> <p class="service-description">Find a local fair via the Department of Food and Agriculture website, which provides fair dates and information.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Fairs_&_Expositions/Fair_Information/Fair_Dates_and_Information.asp" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Find a Fair</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="77" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/237/services/77/" >Find Business Resources</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development</p> <p class="service-description">Whether you’re starting a brand-new business, expanding or relocating, avoid expensive mistakes by making sure your entity is registered and permitted as required by State laws.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://calosba.ca.gov/business-learning-center/start-up/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Find Business Resources</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="55" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/275/services/55/" >Form a Business</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Secretary of State</p> <p class="service-description">Form/Register a business entity in California. Depending on the business, there can be multiple steps and required forms. The Secretary of State website can help.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Form a Business</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="29" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/174/services/29/" >Get a Fishing or Hunting License</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Fish and Wildlife</p> <p class="service-description">Buy a fishing or hunting license in person or online. Online customers must be at least 18 years of age and provide a Visa or MasterCard to make a purchase.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Get a Fishing or Hunting License</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="56" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/275/services/56/" >Get Copies of Business Entity Documents</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Secretary of State</p> <p class="service-description">Request copies of filed business entity documents, or a Certificate of Status or a Certificate of Filing.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/information-requests/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Get Copies of Business Entity Documents</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1127" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/237/services/1127/" >Get Permit Assistance</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development</p> <p class="service-description">This service assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue these permits.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="http://www.calgold.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Get Permit Assistance</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1205" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/227/services/1205/" >Hazardous Waste Tracking System</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Toxic Substances Control</p> <p class="service-description">The Hazardous Waste Tracking System (HWTS) is the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) data repository for hazardous waste manifest and ID Number information.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://hwts.dtsc.ca.gov/search" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Hazardous Waste Tracking System</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1198" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/131/services/1198/" >Look up an acohol license</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control</p> <p class="service-description">Your can learn more about an applicant, licensed individual, or licensed business that is regulated by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Use this service to locate records by license number, licensee name, business address, or business name.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/license-lookup/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Look up an acohol license</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="12" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/299/services/12/" >Look Up Contractor License</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Contractors State License Board</p> <p class="service-description">Look up a contractor license or Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) registration to verify information, including complaint disclosure.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/checklicense.aspx" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Look Up Contractor License</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="24" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/287/services/24/" >Look Up Tax Rates</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Tax and Fee Administration</p> <p class="service-description">When using this service, please ensure the address information you input is the address you intended. The tax rate given here will reflect the current rate of tax for the address that you enter.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://maps.cdtfa.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Look Up Tax Rates</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1130" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/40/services/1130/" >Manage Your Real Estate License</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Real Estate</p> <p class="service-description">The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) offers expedited processing of license and examination transactions through the easy to use, paperless, interactive eLicensing online system.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://secure.dre.ca.gov/elicensing/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Manage Your Real Estate License</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1229" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/138/services/1229/" >Permits</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission</p> <p class="service-description">Permits are required for most projects and activities in the following areas: -San Francisco Bay, including its open waters, marshes, and mudflats -Most creeks, rivers, sloughs, and other tributaries that flow into the Bay and are subject to tides -The first 100 feet inland from the shoreline around San Francisco Bay and its tidally influenced tributaries (an area called the “shoreline band”) -Certain areas of the Bay that were diked off in the past, including salt ponds, duck hunting preserves, game refuges, and other managed wetlands -Large areas within Suisun Marsh, including levees, waterways, marshes, and low-lying grasslands</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Permits</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1149" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1149/" >Procurement</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">The DGS Procurement Division certifies small businesses.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Procurement</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="25" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/287/services/25/" >Register for Permits, Licenses, or Accounts</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Tax and Fee Administration</p> <p class="service-description">Register for new business permits, licenses, and accounts or add business locations. Use your online account to pay sales and use tax and most of the special tax and fee programs.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/services/registration.htm" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Register for Permits, Licenses, or Accounts</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1251" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/227/services/1251/" >Regulatory Assistance Office</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Toxic Substances Control</p> <p class="service-description">The Regulatory Assistance Office provides informal guidance regarding the management of hazardous waste, including compliance assistance, information, and research services. This is available to the generators, transporters, and facilities managing hazardous waste, as well as other government entities and the general public. If you can’t find answers to your questions, please contact us for assistance.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://dtsc.ca.gov/rao/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Regulatory Assistance Office</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1135" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/210/services/1135/" >Renew a Consumer Affairs License</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Consumer Affairs</p> <p class="service-description">BreEZe is an online licensing system for the Department of Consumer Affairs. Licensees/applicants can submit license applications, renew a license and change their address. The following are using the system: Board of Barbering & Cosmetology, Board of Behavioral Sciences, Dental Board, Dental Hygiene Committee, Naturopathic Medicine Committee, Medical Board of California, Board of Occupational Therapy, Board of Optometry, Osteopathic Medical, Board of California, Physical Therapy Board, Physician Assistant Board, Board of Podiatric Medicine, Board of Psychology, Board of Registered Nursing, Respiratory Care Board, Bureau of Security & Investigative Services, Veterinary Medical Board and Veterinary Technician Examining Committee, and Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.breeze.ca.gov/datamart/mainMenu.do" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Renew a Consumer Affairs License</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1125" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/300/services/1125/" >Renew Appraiser License</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers</p> <p class="service-description">This renewal system is not for licensees with an out of state address. It is not for those who have a temporary license or those whose license has been suspended, resigned, revoked, or those who have had their right to renew revoked. Those who are subject to Enforcement monitoring are also ineligible to use this system. The existing license must be current and in good standing. Renewal may not occur more than six months prior to the existing license expiration date.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www2.brea.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Renew Appraiser License</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1145" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/306/services/1145/" >Review of licensing decisions</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Cannabis Control Appeals Panel</p> <p class="service-description">The Cannabis Control Appeals Panel is responsible for appeals of any decision by state cannabis licensing authorities relating to the order of any penalty assessment, issuing, denying, transferring, conditioning, suspending or revoking any license provided under the Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA).</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.ccap.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Review of licensing decisions</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1158" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1158/" >Risk and Insurance Management</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">Provides risk management and insurance services to state agencies and other public entities.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/ORIM/Services" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Risk and Insurance Management</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1210" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/176/services/1210/" >Search for Personnel Licensing</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Public Health</p> <p class="service-description">This service will allow you to search by license/certificate number, last name, or full name of all clinical laboratory scientists, specialists, and phlebotomists be licensed or certified by the Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services Branch (LFS) in order to seek employment in California</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/licensesearch.aspx" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Search for Personnel Licensing</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="13" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/268/services/13/" >Search for Unclaimed Property</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by State Controller's Office</p> <p class="service-description">California's Unclaimed Property Law requires corporations, businesses, associations, financial institutions, and insurance companies (referred to as "Holders") to annually report and deliver property to the California State Controller's Office after there has been no activity on the account or contact with the owner for a period of time specified in the law - generally (3) three years or more. This search page will allow you to locate Unclaimed Property that already has been sent to the State for safekeeping, as well as property that is about to be sent to the State by a business as required by law. If you feel you may have other accounts that did not appear in your search, please return to this site at a later date as names are continually added to the Unclaimed Property database.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://ucpi.sco.ca.gov/en/Property/SearchIndex" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Search for Unclaimed Property</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1184" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/237/services/1184/" >Small Business Assistance Centers</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development</p> <p class="service-description">Quickly locate a center and connect with a local advisor. The network of centers provide free one-on-one consulting and no-cost or low-cost trainings, in over 30 languages</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://calosba.ca.gov/local-direct-assistance/small-business-centers/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Small Business Assistance Centers</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1147" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/268/services/1147/" >Unclaimed Property Reporting Resources</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by State Controller's Office</p> <p class="service-description">Holders of Unclaimed Property include business associations, banking and financial organizations, life insurance corporations, and other entities holding property belonging to another person. By law, holders are required to review their records each year to determine if they hold any property, whether tangible or intangible, that has remained unclaimed for the required dormancy period. Once property has remained unclaimed for the required dormancy period, it becomes reportable.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.sco.ca.gov/upd_rptg.html" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Unclaimed Property Reporting Resources</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1280" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/91/services/1280/" >Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Industrial Relations</p> <p class="service-description">California’s labor laws protect all workers, regardless of immigration status. The Department of Industrial Relations serves all workers in multiple languages and our team does not ask about/track immigration status. If you need to leave California or the United States, you can still contact our office to file a claim. If you are employed in California, your employer must provide a safe workplace and pay all the wages you are owed. If you think an injury or illness is work-related, you may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits from your employer to pay for medical care and partial wages. Your labor rights allow you to ask your employer about your pay and working conditions. When you exercise your labor rights, it is against the law for your employer to retaliate against you.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dir.ca.gov/California-Worker/default.html" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1279" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/91/services/1279/" >Worker Safety Wildfire Cleanup and Rebuilding</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Industrial Relations</p> <p class="service-description">The work to cleanup and rebuild after wildfires must be done in compliance with California's labor laws and workplace safety and health regulations. 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