Licensee Signs and Requirements for Mobile Businesses

Licensee Signs

Licensees have a responsibility to display identifying signs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Signs must meet all required specifications and are available for purchase from various sign vendors.

Automotive Repair Dealers

Automotive Repair Dealer Sign (CCR § 3351.4)
Dimensions: 24" x 26"

Brake Stations

Brake Station Sign (CCR §§ 3307, 3309)
Dimensions: 20" x 24"

Lamp Stations

Lamp Station Sign (CCR §§ 3307, 3309)
Dimensions: 20" x 24"

Brake and Lamp Stations

Brake and Lamp Station Sign (CCR §§ 3307, 3309)
Dimensions: 33" x 26"

Smog Check Test-and-Repair Stations

Test-and-Repair Station Sign (CCR § 3340.22)
Dimensions: 24" x 30"
Test-and-Repair Station Replacement Sticker
Dimensions: 24" x 5 ¼"

Smog Check Test-Only Stations

Test-Only Station Sign (CCR § 3340.22)
Dimensions: 24" x 30"
Test-Only Station Replacement Sticker
Dimensions: 24" x 5 ¼"

Smog Check Repair-Only Stations

Repair-Only Station Sign (CCR § 3340.22)
Dimensions: 24" x 30"
Repair-Only Station Replacement Sticker
Dimensions: 24" x 5 ¼"

STAR Stations

STAR Certified Hanging Sign (CCR § 3392.2)
Dimensions: 24" x 5 ¼"

All Smog Check Stations

The Notice to Consumers is provided at no charge by BAR to Smog Check stations upon initial licensure or by request by contacting a local BAR field office.

Requirements: H&S § 44017.3, CCR § 3340.22.2

Requirements for Mobile Businesses

Mobile automotive repair dealers must provide the customer a paper copy of the Automotive Repair Dealer Sign with each work order. Additionally, mobile automotive repair dealers must display the following information on any online advertisement and each vehicle used to perform mobile automotive repair:

  • Business name
  • Registration number
  • Telephone number

Note: The business name and registration number must be in a clearly visible location in print type of at least 72 point font or three-quarters of an inch in height and width.

For more information on these requirements, see Title 16, California Code of Regulations sections 3351.7.1-3351.7.3.