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California Bureau of

Automotive Repair

Getting Licensed

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License/Registration Type	Applications	Resources	Information
Automotive Repair Dealer	Automotive Repair Dealer Application LLC Application	Licensee Signs	Adding a Station to an ARD Registration Changing an Address, Business Name, Corporate Officer, or Business Type(s) Registering as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) Registration, Licensure, and Renewal Requirements
Smog Check Station	Smog Check Station Application STAR Station Certification	Certificate Order Form Cal-VIS Enrollment Package Station Requirements Checklists: - Repair-Only - Test-and-Repair - Test-Only Licensee Signs STAR Certification Reinstatement Request Form	STAR Program Registration, Licensure, and Renewal Requirements
Brake and/or Lamp Station	Brake Station Application Lamp Station Application	Certificate Order Form Adjuster Handbooks: - Brake Adjuster Handbook - Lamp Adjuster Handbook Station Requirements Checklists: - Brake Station - Lamp Station Licensee Signs	Registration, Licensure, and Renewal Requirements
Smog Check Inspector and/or Smog Check Repair Technician	Smog Check Inspector/Technician Application	Smog Check Candidate Information Bulletin (Exam Handbook) Training: - Course/School Locator - Course Descriptions Special Accommodation Examination Form	Assistance for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Spouses/Domestic Partners Licensure and Renewal Requirements Flowcharts: - Inspector License - Repair Technician License - Inspector License Renewal - Repair Technician License Renewal Registration, Licensure, and Renewal Requirements
Brake and/or Lamp Adjuster	Brake Adjuster Application Lamp Adjuster Application	Brake/Lamp Candidate Information Bulletin (Exam Handbook) Special Accommodation Examination Form	Assistance for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Spouses/Domestic Partners Lamp and Brake Adjuster Licensing Requirements Registration, Licensure, and Renewal Requirements

Potential License Denial or Suspension for Failure to Pay Taxes

Fees

License/Registration Type	Application Fee	Renewal Fee
Automotive Repair Dealer	$200.00	$200.00
Smog Check Station	$100.00	$100.00
Brake Station	$10.00	$5.00
Lamp Station	$10.00	$5.00
Smog Check Inspector and/or Smog Check Repair Technician	$20.00	$20.00
Brake Adjuster	$10.00	$5.00
Lamp Adjuster	$10.00	$5.00