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SOS entity registration, CDTFA seller permits, professional licenses and local business licenses are separate requirements.
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Check city/county business licensing and county fictitious business names separately. This statewide guide does not complete every local workflow.

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California DCA — Professional Licensing & Consumer Help

Professional and occupational licensing

Find the board for your professionOfficial instructions

Choose the actual board or bureau, then confirm its license type, application, materials, fees and eligibility.

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 — contact them directly through our directory (opens in a new tab)

Main content — Links to DCA Boards and Bureaus

Links to DCA Boards and Bureaus

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Compare licensing requirementsOfficial instructions

Follow DCA’s requirements directory to the profession-specific rules. A directory listing does not establish your individual eligibility.

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 — Licensees (opens in a new tab)

Main content — Licensing Requirements

Licensing Requirements

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Find application, renewal and account helpOfficial instructions

Some participating boards allow certain license applications and renewals through BreEZe. Use the correct board’s current instructions.

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

Service availability

Only some boards allow certain license types to apply or renew in BreEZe. Confirm your board and license type.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

California Department of Consumer Affairs · California Department of Consumer Affairs — About BreEZe page (opens in a new tab)

Main content — What online services does BreEZe allow?

What online services does BreEZe allow?

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Find professional-license verificationOfficial instructions

Follow official license-search instructions. Some boards have a separate search; select the responsible profession and check license status.

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 — Licensees (opens in a new tab)

Main content — License Search

License Search

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