How to Search California Licenses

The California Department of Professional Licensing (or equivalent agency) regulates dozens of professions. Medical professionals are typically regulated separately by a Board of Medical Examiners; lawyers by the State Bar.

  • State professional licensing lookup — verify status, dates, and any discipline.
  • Medical license: the California Board of Medical Examiners licenses MDs, DOs, and physician assistants.
  • Lawyer/attorney status: through the California State Bar.
  • Contractor licenses: state contractor board for general contractors and trades.
  • Real estate, insurance, cosmetology — each has its own state board.
Population
39,128,162
Households
13,217,000
Median Income
$91,905
Median Home Value
$684,800

Licenses Databases

57 official California licenses sources.

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Licenses

Appraisers
Official Free
Select California to search the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council database of certified California appraisers.
🌐 asc.gov
Banking | Mortgage Loans NMLS
Official Free
Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) database of licensed mortgage lenders, including California mortgage loan companies and.
🌐 nmlsconsumeraccess.org
Process Servers & Legal Support
Official Free
California Association of Legal Support Professional service member directory, including process server, court record search, photocopying, skip.
🌐 calspro.org
Real Estate | ARELLO
Official Free
Association of Real Estate License Law Officials license search for California real estate licensees.
🌐 arello.com
Talent Agencies
Official Free
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) talent agency license search.
🌐 cadir.my.salesforce-sites.com
Accountants | CPAs | Firms
Official Free
Board of Accountancy license verification for California and out-of-state CPA and accounting firms.
🌐 search.dca.ca.gov
Adult Care Facilities
Official Free
California Department of Social Services licensed adult day care, social rehabilitation, and adult residential facilities.
🌐 ccld.dss.ca.gov
Alarm Companies & Personnel
Official Free
Select "Security and Investigative Services" in the Board menu to verify the license of a California alarm company, employee, or qualified manager.
🌐 search.dca.ca.gov
Alcohol & Beverage Control
Official Free
California Department of Alcohol & Beverage Control license check.
🌐 abc.ca.gov
Asbestos Consultants & Technicians
Official Free
California asbestos consultants and site surveillance technicians certified by Cal OSHA.
🌐 dir.ca.gov
Asbestos Contractors
Official Free
Contractors registered with the Asbestos Contractors Registration Unit of the California Department of Industrial Relations.
🌐 dir.ca.gov
Attorneys
Official Free
State Bar of California membership database for Attorneys who are registered with the bar. Search by name or Bar number.
🌐 apps.calbar.ca.gov
Automotive | Brake & Lamp
Official Free
California Bureau of Automotive Repair license check for brake stations, lamp stations, and brake & lamp adjusters.
🌐 search.dca.ca.gov
Banking | All Licensees
Official Free
California Department of Business Oversight records for California licensed banks, credit unions, finance lenders, foreign banks, industrial banks.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Banking | Credit Unions
Official Free
California Department of Business Oversight directory of state chartered credit unions.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Banking | Financial Services
Official Free
California Department of Business Oversight licensed mortgage bankers and servicers, finance lenders and brokers, deferred deposit originators.
🌐 portal.dfpi.ca.gov
Banking | Money Transmitters
Official Free
California Department of Business Oversight list of licensed transmitters of money abroad.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Banking | Premium Finance Companies
Official Free
Premium finance companies (financing insurance policy premiums) licensed by the California Department of Business Oversight.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Banking | State Chartered Banks
Official Free
Directory of state chartered commercial banks from the California Department of Business Oversight.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Banking | Trust Companies
Official Free
California Department of Business Oversight list of licensed trust companies.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Cemetery
Official Free
California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau license search. Includes cemeteries, brokers, crematories, remains disposers, cemetery managers.
🌐 cfb.ca.gov
Chiropractors
Official Free
California Board of Chiropractic Examiners licensed chiropractors, satellite certificates, corporations, and referral services.
🌐 chiro.ca.gov
Contractors
Official Free
California Contractors State License Board license check for contractors and home improvement salespersons.
🌐 www2.cslb.ca.gov
Court Reporters | Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Court Reporters Board of California pending disciplinary actions.
🌐 courtreportersboard.ca.gov
Crane Certifiers
Official Free
California Department of Industrial Relations license verification for crane certifiers.
🌐 dir.ca.gov
DMV Occupational Licenses
Official Free
California Department of Motor Vehicles occupational license status check. Includes ATV Schools, Dismantlers, Distributors, Driving Schools.
🌐 dmv.ca.gov
Engineers & Land Surveyors
Official Free
California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists license verification for engineers and land surveyors.
🌐 bpelsg.ca.gov
Farm Labor Contractors
Official Free
California Department of Industrial Relations farm labor contractor license lookup.
🌐 dir.ca.gov
Fiduciaries
Official Free
California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau license search. In case you're wondering, in California these are people who are licensed to manage the.
🌐 fiduciary.ca.gov
Finance Lenders
Official Free
California Department of Business Oversight license verification for finance lenders and brokers.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Garment Manufacturers
Official Free
California Department of Industrial Relations license search for garment manufacturers and contractors.
🌐 dir.ca.gov
Hazardous Waste
Official Free
California Department of Toxic Substances Control hazardous waste license verification databases, including appliance recyclers, transporters, and.
🌐 hwts.dtsc.ca.gov
Hemodialysis Technicians
Official Free
California Department of Public Health license verification for Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHT).
🌐 cvl.cdph.ca.gov
Horse Racing
Official Free
California Horse Racing Board license database, including owners, trainers, assistant trainers, parimutuel employees, auditors, authorized agents.
🌐 chrb.ca.gov
Hunting & Fishing Agents
Official Free
California Department of Fish & Wildlife license verification for hunting and fishing agents.
🌐 licenses.wildlife.ca.gov
Immigration Consultants
Official Free
California Secretary of State immigration consultant bond search.
🌐 specialfilings.sos.ca.gov
Insurance Agents & Brokers
Official Free
California Department of Insurance license verification for agents and brokers.
🌐 insurance.ca.gov
Insurance Companies
Official Free
California Department of Insurance licensed insurance companies by company name.
🌐 cdicloud.insurance.ca.gov
Insurance Companies | by Type
Official Free
California Department of Insurance licensed insurance companies listed by type of insurance.
🌐 interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov
Landscape Architects
Official Free
California Landscape Architects Technical Committee license verification.
🌐 latc.ca.gov
Loan & Escrow | Discipline
Official Free
California Department of Business Oversight enforcement actions, orders, and administrative hearing decisions taken against mortgage, loan, and.
🌐 dfpi.ca.gov
Lobbyists
Official Free
California Secretary of State registered lobbyists and lobbyist employers.
🌐 cal-access.sos.ca.gov
Medical Evaluators
Official Free
California medical evaluator license search.
🌐 dir.ca.gov
Medical Marijuana ID
Official Free
Check by card number for the validity of a California Medical Marijuana prescription card.
🌐 mmic.cdph.ca.gov
Midwives
Official Free
California Medical Board licensed midwives.
🌐 mbc.ca.gov
Nursing Homes
Official Free
Find California Nursing Homes and ratings by zip code, city, county, region or facility/agency name; or view a list of all nursing home facilities.
🌐 cdph.ca.gov
Occupational Therapists
Official Free
Select "Board of Occupational Therapy" in the Board menu to verify the California license of occupational therapists and assistants.
🌐 search.dca.ca.gov
Pest Control | Structural
Official Free
California Structural Pest Control Board license search, including disciplinary actions.
🌐 apps.cdpr.ca.gov
Pharmacists & Pharmacies
Official Free
California Board of Pharmacy license verification for pharmacists, intern pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacies, clinics, drug rooms.
🌐 pharmacy.ca.gov
Physical Therapists & Assistants
Official Free
Search for California licensed Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants by name, license number, city, or county.
🌐 ptbc.ca.gov
Private Service Companies
Official Free
The California Secretary of State provides this list of businesses and individuals that act as private service companies (provide services such as.
🌐 sos.ca.gov
Real Estate Appraisers
Official Free
California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers license lookup.
🌐 www2.brea.ca.gov
Real Estate | State
Official Free
Real estate agents, brokers, and companies licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate.
🌐 www2.dre.ca.gov
Sales & Use Tax
Official Free
California State Board of Equalization sales and use tax permits by permit number. Tells whether permit is currently valid.
🌐 cdtfa.ca.gov
Studio Teachers
Official Free
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) studio teacher certification database.
🌐 dir.ca.gov
Teachers
Official Free
California Commission of Teacher Credentialing database for school teacher credentials, permits, and certificates.
🌐 educator.ctc.ca.gov
Travel Agents & Agencies
Official Free
California Office of the Attorney General search for registered travel sellers (travel agencies and agents).
🌐 sotas.doj.ca.gov

California Counties

All 58 California counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Los Angeles San Diego Orange Riverside San Bernardino Santa Clara Alameda Sacramento Contra Costa Alpine Amador Butte Calaveras Colusa

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the California Department of Professional Licensing online lookup. It covers most regulated occupations.

The California Board of Medical Examiners licenses physicians; nurses are typically licensed by the Board of Nursing.

The California State Bar publishes status, admission date, and any discipline for every licensed attorney.

Contractor licensing varies by state. Many states have a Contractor Licensing Board for general contractors and major trades.

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