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File a consumer complaint

Choose the responsible professional licensing board or the appropriate consumer complaint referral.

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Choose the profession and licensing board for a complaint or license verification.
DCA does not handle every consumer dispute. Use its referral list for the responsible agency.
Board eligibility, filing deadlines, fees and available remedies need separate review; a complaint does not guarantee a refund.

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California DCA — Professional Licensing & Consumer Help

Consumer protection

Choose a professional or business complaint routeOfficial instructions

Choose the profession or business category to reach the responsible regulator and complaint instructions.

Service area: California statewide programme; the responsible programme and individual eligibility still apply. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

California Department of Consumer Affairs · California Department of Consumer Affairs — Launch service: File complaint against a professional or business (opens in a new tab)

Main content — To File a Complaint Against a Professional or Business

To File a Complaint Against a Professional or Business

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Ask DCA for consumer assistanceOfficial instructions

Use the Consumer Information Center for routing help, language assistance or complaint mailing. Live and automated hours differ.

Service area: California statewide programme; the responsible programme and individual eligibility still apply. Area details & sources

Service availability

Live help is Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, opening at 8:30 am on the first and third Wednesday; closed on state holidays.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

California Department of Consumer Affairs · California Department of Consumer Affairs — Contact Us (opens in a new tab)

Main content — Consumer Assistance

Consumer Assistance

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Find help for a complaint outside DCA’s scopeOfficial instructions

Find referrals for housing, insurance, utilities and other disputes. A general feedback form is separate from a professional-board complaint.

Service area: California statewide programme; the responsible programme and individual eligibility still apply. Area details & sources

Service availability

Use DCA’s referral list for matters outside its jurisdiction, such as landlord/tenant, insurance, utilities and many online-merchant disputes. Choose the relevant agency for the actual issue.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

California Department of Consumer Affairs · California Department of Consumer Affairs — Contact Us (opens in a new tab)

Main content — DCA does NOT have jurisdiction

DCA does NOT have jurisdiction

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