California business search
Use this database to search thousands of California businesses registered with the secretary of state.
License verification resources
From contractors to private investigators, the California Department of Consumer Affairs maintains license data on a variety of state professionals. Most databases are searchable by licensee name, city, county and license number, making it easy to find a particular business.
Automotive
Auto repair dealers
Smog check stations
Building/construction
Architects
Building contractors by business name
Building contractor by individual name
Building contractors by license number
Consumer
Barbers and cosmetologists (individuals)
Barbers and cosmetologists (establishments)
Cemeteries
Cemetery managers
Crematories
Funeral directors
Funeral establishments
Financial
Accountants (individuals)
Accounting firms
Professional fiduciaries
Security
Alarm companies
Alarm company employees
Firearm permits
Locksmith companies
Locksmith company employees
Private investigators
Security guards
