Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Name and Gender Change Notification and Request for Confidentiality (SB 372, 2023)Effective January 1, 2024, under Business and Professions Code section 27.5, licensees may notify the licensing board or bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) of a name and/or gender change and request confidentiality of the previous name or gender information, when meeting certain specified ...
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Use this online tool to check the status and validity of a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for various professions. Select a license type from the list and enter the license number, business name, or registry number to search.
Licensees - Department of Consumer Affairs
Find information and resources for licensees in California, such as boards and bureaus, online licensing, license search, and licensee list. BreEZe Online Licensing is a service that allows licensees to apply for, renew, or update their licenses online.
Contact Us - California Department of Consumer Affairs
Find out how to reach a specific DCA entity or file a complaint, comment, or suggestion. Get consumer assistance, public records act requests, and media inquiries information.
File a Complaint Against a Professional or Business
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) provides a list of terms and links to file a complaint against various professionals and businesses in the state. You can also send a comment, complaint, or suggestion about the services you received from DCA.
Career Opportunities - Department of Consumer Affairs
Learn how to apply for jobs at the Department of Consumer Affairs, the premier consumer protection agency in California. Find out the benefits, examinations, and career ladders available for DCA employees.
Enforcement - California Department of Consumer Affairs
The Division of Investigation (DOI) provides law enforcement services for various regulatory boards and bureaus within DCA. DOI investigates violations of the Business and Professions Code, such as illegal practice, fraud, identity theft, and sexual misconduct.
DCA Boards/Bureaus - Department of Consumer Affairs
Find links to various boards and bureaus under the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), such as the Board of Accountancy, the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and the Bureau of Real Estate. Learn about their functions, members, meetings, and complaints.
About DCA - California Department of Consumer Affairs
DCA is a department that licenses and regulates over 3.4 million professionals and vocations in California. It provides support, education, and enforcement services to protect consumers from deceptive or unsafe practices.
About BreEZe - California Department of Consumer Affairs
BreEZe is a web-based platform for licensees and consumers to interact with the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) in California. It allows users to file complaints, search licenses, apply for and renew licenses, and subscribe to license status changes.