State of California Department of Motor Vehicles. This third edition of License to Work finds licensing laws like these are widespread: In all, we identified more than 2,700 licenses across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The following documents must be attached to your online application. (1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. California's metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area estimates: May 2021 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, May 2021 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, May 2021 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, May 2021 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Division of Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Top Picks, One Screen, Multi-Screen, and Maps, Industry Finder from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, Business and Financial Operations Occupations, Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations, Educational Instruction and Library Occupations, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations, Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations, Office and Administrative Support Occupations, Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations, Transportation and Material Moving Occupations, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers, Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare, Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary, Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers, Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes, Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists, Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, Business Operations Specialists, All Other, Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents, Computer and Information Research Scientists, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other, Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors, Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers, Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians, Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Calibration Technologists and Technicians, Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers, Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other, Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians, Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists, Occupational Health and Safety Technicians, Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists, Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other, Directors, Religious Activities and Education, Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers, Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates, Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers, Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary, Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary, Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education, Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School, Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School, Special Education Teachers, Middle School, Special Education Teachers, Secondary School, Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists, Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other, Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators, Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers, Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials, Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other, Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys, News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners, Media and Communication Workers, All Other, Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film, Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other, Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars, Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers, First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other, Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists, Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop, Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other, First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers, Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services, First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers, Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants, Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance, Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other, First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers, Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers, Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products, Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products, Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service, Communications Equipment Operators, All Other, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs, Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping, Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks, Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance, Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators, Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks, Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping, Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive, Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks, Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service, Office Machine Operators, Except Computer, Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other, First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products, Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse, Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles, Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators, Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators, Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall, Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters, Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons, Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators, Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners, Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers, Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining, Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters, Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining, Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other, First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers, Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers, Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles, Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers, Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians, Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers, Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers, Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other, Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers, Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other, First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers, Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers, Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers, Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders, Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders, Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders, Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other, Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials, Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders, Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers, Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other, Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood, Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators, Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers, Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders, Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers, Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers, Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders, Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers, Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders, Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders, Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders, Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors, Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians, Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers, Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers, Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels, Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants, Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand, Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators, Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors, San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA, North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area, Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area, North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area. Permit for person representing, or seeking to represent performers under 18 (minors). Electronic Annual Reports (EAR) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) Funding for Public Water Systems. Occupational Licensing in California The state of California, through the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), spends a quarter of a billion dollars annually to regulate and license over 200 occupations ranging from tree trimmers to animal trainers to doctors. References. Whereas fewer than half of all states require licenses to be a court reporter, California mandates licensure and certification. As summarized in Table 2 of Adam Summers report on occupational licensing, of the fifteen studies (fourteen American, one Canadian) conducted on this subject, only one found that licensing (of dentistry) had a positive impact on quality. Approval to train QSIs. This allows you to retrieve data for a licensed or certified occupation issued by New York State. Certification as a safety representative. 22-04 to avoid a healthcare workforce shortage emergency. In all, more than 900,000 healthcare professionals are licensed in California by DCA entities. In California, an occupational license takes the most time (due to required education/experience) for Preschool Teacher, Public School. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The California Occupational Guides provide detailed information on California wages, job outlook, education, and licensing requirements for approximately 300 occupations. Note: For optimal experience we recommend using the Google Chrome . Effectively, such regulation unfairly forces low-income businesspeople out of the market and protects existing businesses against fair competition. Over two million Californians must apply for permission to work in over 200 occupations from one of 42 government bureaus and boards. The content currently in English is the official and accurate source for the program information and services DMV provides. Licensing is intended to ensure that only competent and ethical individuals practice in an occupation. Incidental movement over a highway or public roads is defined as movement involving a total distance of no greater than one mile from the point of origin of the trip. When government institutionalizes a profession, it is not only limiting competition, but it is also centralizing standards that may not make any sense and that are in stark contrast from what the private sector finds acceptable. Certifications can help you acquire higher-paying positions and attract more clients.. Government Code section 18800-18807, 19818.6; SPB rule 172; Other Resource Materials. To take an example, California is among only 15 states that license locksmiths. The following DCA entities are not on . A 2004 bill to license acupuncture in North Dakota failed to gain traction, as there were only three practitioners in the state, and there did not appear to be any pressing need to regulate acupuncturists. As a requirement for the licensing examination, aspiring court reporters must be certified by or have a Certificate of Merit from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). Licensing Boards Can (And Do) Get It Wrong Estimates do not include self-employed workers. 29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. Many health jobs are in hospitals. It is designed to be a helpful tool for individuals, students, counselors, educational training program planners and administrators, economic development professionals, employers, and policy-making bodies Registration to do asbestos-related work. 5737 Mesmer Ave. NextSTEP applies only to employees in Bargaining Units 1, 4, 15, 18, and 20 who have suffered qualifying industrial injuries and illnesses and who are unable to perform the duties of their current classes. Washington, DC 20009 California is home to over 31 million vehicles and more than 24 million licensed drivers. Approval (certification of consent) to self-insure for workers' compensation. The Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is recognized as a national accrediting agency in the fields of acupuncture and oriental medicine. (310) 391-2245, 1747 Connecticut Ave NW DCA License Search. The California CareerZone helps students, educators, jobseekers, and others access up-to-date information on wages, job openings, and other information specific to their state along with great information on careers, colleges, and more. First, while it is illegal to hire unlicensed contractors for landscaping or homebuilding, people often do so in order to save money. Taken together, these policies fuel a continuing high net-migration out of the state, and have contributed to a high rate of unemployment and underemployment (18.8% as of April 2013). make sure you're on a federal government site. No program or agency should be specifically funded by fines and fees revenue. Please contact the SWRCB Drinking Water Operator Certification Program at 916-449-5611 if you have any questions. The press release referred to one Freebie who showed up at the front door with a flyer and asked, if they had any tree trimming or landscaping they needed done., One 72-year old suspect caught in the sting operation is reported to have said hed had it with California and is moving to Florida. Another asked why he was called again since hed been caught before.. The License Search Tool is updated daily and contains information about all of the businesses licensed by the Department of Cannabis Control. $517 in licensing fees, The mission statements of California occupational licensing boards suggest that their existence is essential to the health and safety of Californians. In 2004, a federal judge in Sacramento struck down the licensing requirements against real estate advertising website operators. All services are at no cost. Before sharing sensitive information, WorkSafe licences: people in asbestos removal, demolition and high risk work. Stifling Entrepreneurship Among the countless regulations that restrict and restrain entrepreneurs and job seekers alike is the practice of occupational licensing. Aerial Tramways and Amusement Rides Animal Services Athletics Get information about permits, licenses, certifications, and registrations issued by the Department of Industrial Relations. c. Exemptions from Prohibited Occupations. Keyword Search Of these, only 46 occupations require licenses in all four states. The site is secure. Certification to work with minors as a studio teacher. Florida can start to strike the correct balance by excluding a private right of action and providing clear guidelines for data sharing. The Institute for Justice is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-deductible. That's among a sample of only 102 lower-income occupations. Depending on your business and the products or services you provide, you may need an OL. Apply for a license or ID card (including REAL ID). 1603.2311. An occupational license for in California costs the least for Shampooer. (5) This wage is equal to or greater than $100.00 per hour or $208,000 per year. Licensing laws are implemented with the intention of protecting the health and safety of consumers by creating barriers to employmentthrough testing, training, and fees . A Accountant Acupuncturists Advanced Practice Nurse Alcohol & Drug Counselor Architect Associate Counselor Associate Home Inspector Athletic Trainer Audiologist Back to Top B Barber Beautician Bio-Analytic Laboratory Director Burglar Alarm Back to Top C Cemetery Board It takes 1825 days (5 years) total. audits, sting operations) of board policies. General Surgeon. A Coach, Head (High School Sports) license requires $59 in fees, no exams, no experience, and 5.5 clock hours of education. California law currently makes it a misdemeanor to work as a locksmith without a license, punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $10,000 fine. Registration of employer engaged in car washing and polishing. Licensing generally requires submitting fingerprints, paying various application fees, and documentation of fulfilling certain educational and/or work experience explicitly outlined by board policies. Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations - CA Department of Industrial Relations Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Get information about permits, licenses, certifications, and registrations issued by the Department of Industrial Relations. License for a nonprofit organization to pay a special minimum wage to workers. Secondment Worker. Applicants then must take two exams: a Law and Business examination, and an exam covering the specific classification being applied for. First time violators face up to six months in jail and/or a $5,000 fine; a second violation comes with a 90-day mandatory jail term. The following pages provided on the DMV website cannot be translated using Google Translate: Google Translate is not support in your browser. The CA Board of Occupational Therapy is encouraging licensees to determine their eligibility for relief, which includes Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19, $500 Million for New COVID Relief Grant for Small Business, andIncrease Funding for the California Rebuilding Fund. Tentative Orders/Documents for Public Comment, AB 304 - Local Agency Oversight for Site Cleanup, Irrigated Agricultural Land Discharge Permitting, Non-point Source Pollution Planning, Grants, and Implementation, Surface Water Quality Assessment to Water Quality, California Laboratory Intake Portal (CLIP), Cyanobacteria/Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water, Drinking Water Supply Service Area Lookup Tool, Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), PFAS: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, Public Safety Power Shutoff and Wildfire Info.