California provides a vast array of state services designed to support residents and businesses alike. From renewing your driver’s license to finding job training, accessing healthcare, or registering a business, our user-friendly guide helps you quickly find and navigate essential state resources.
Alphabetical List of California Government Departments
Browse through the alphabetical list of services below, and the ensuing clickable topics, to access the services you need.
A
- Access Care
- Access Self Service Website
- Administrative Hearings
- Adult Day Health Centers
- Apply for a Cal Grant
- Apply for a horse racing license
- Apply for a REAL ID/DL
- Apply for a Seismic Safety Grant
- Apply for a Seller's Permit
- Apply for Birth Certificate
- Apply for Compensation for Crime-Related Expenses
- Apply for Death Certificate
- Apply for Loan Repayments, Scholarships, Grants
- Apply for Marriage Certificate
- Apply for Medi-Cal
- Apply for Medical Insurance
- Apply for the California Dream Act
- Apply to a Veterans Home
- Apply to the Directed Grant Program
- Attend a Student Financial Aid Workshop
B
- Become a Retailer
- Behavioral Health
- Blind Field Services
- Burn Permit
- Business and Acquisition
- Business Incentives
C
- CA Clean Truck Check
- CA COVID-19 Rent Relief
- CA Meals For Kids App (Android)
- CalABLE Visa Prepaid Card
- Calculate Child Support
- Calculate Your Earthquake Insurance Premium
- Calculate your unemployment insurance
- CalEITC is bigger and better
- CalFile - File return for free
- California Census 2020
- California Incarcerated Records and Information Search
- California Low Cost Auto
- California Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
- California Senior Gateway
- California State Fire Training
- California Water Watch
- Campfire Permit
- Certified Payroll Reporting
- Certify for Unemployment
- Change Home Address
- Change your Name or Gender
- Check Contractor Application
- Check your refund status
- Child Support Payments
- Children's Environmental Health Guidance
- Claim a Prize
- Coastal Enhancement
- Community & Place Based Data Tool
- Community Living Services
- Create a CalCareer Account
- Create a MyFTB account
D
E
- Early Intervention Services
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Earthquake warning in California
- EDD Payroll Taxes
- Employment, Education and Training Services
- Enroll in Child Support
- Enroll in Employer Services
- Enroll Your Kids in Technology Programs
- eVQ - Electronic Verification Questionnaire
F
- Facility Locator
- Family Caregiver Services
- Fee Calculator
- File a Complaint
- File a Hospital Bill Complaint
- File Complaint Against Contractor
- File Complaint Against Professional or Business
- File Discrimination Complaint
- File for Disability
- File for Paid Family Leave
- File for Unemployment
- File state taxes
- Find a CA State Job
- Find a Citizenship Class
- Find a Consumer Affairs License
- Find a Dentist
- Find a DMV Form
- Find a Fair
- Find a Field Office
- Find a Hunter Education Course
- Find a Job
- Find a Smog Station
- Find a State Park
- Find a Traffic School
- Find an apprenticeship
- Find an ESL/English Class
- Find Assisted Living
- Find Business Resources
- Find CCC Undocumented Student Resources
- Find Child Care
- Find e-Benefits in Your County
- Find Foster Care
- Find harmful chemical warnings
- Find Healthcare Data and Reports
- Find Nearby Adult Education Programs
- Find Recruitment Events & Resources
- Find Recycling location
- Find Refugee Services
- Find Substance Use Disorder Services
- Find UC Undocumented Student Resources
- Find Where to File for Divorce
- Find Your Local School
- Fire Information
- Firewise USA®
- First-Time Homebuyer Programs
- Fleet and Asset Management
- Food & Nutrition
- Food stamps
- Form a Business
- Funding for School Construction
G
- Get a CalVet Home Loan
- Get a Fishing or Hunting License
- Get a High School Diploma
- Get a Premium Discount
- Get Citizenship Services
- Get Copies of Business Entity Documents
- Get COVID-19 Information and Help
- Get DACA Info about Worker's Rights
- Get DACA Legal Help
- Get Digital Vaccine Record
- Get Disaster Relief Assistance
- Get Job Training in Long Beach
- Get Job Training in Madera/Fresno
- Get Job Training in Orange County
- Get Job Training in Sacramento
- Get Job Training in San Diego
- Get Legal Help
- Get Permit Assistance
- Get Student Financial Aid Information
- Get Updates on DACA
- Get Workforce Capacity Education and Training
- Get Your UI Claim Status
- Get Your Vehicle Registration Status
- GOVMOTUS
H
- Hazardous Waste Tracking System
- Health Effects of Pesticides
- Home & Community Services
- Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet
- Housing Counseling Program
- How to begin the appeals process
- Human Resources
I
L
- Learn About Applying for College
- Learn About Jobs for Foreign-born Professionals
- Learn About Your State Employee Benefits
- Learn More about DMV for DACA
- Learn to Read and Write
- Legal Services
- Locate Current Road Conditions
- Look Up a Bill or Law
- Look up an acohol license
- Look Up Auto Repair Dealer License
- Look Up Contractor License
- Look up Crime Statistics
- Look Up My Representatives
- Look Up Tax Rates
M
- Make a Camping Reservation
- Make a payment
- Manage Your Real Estate License
- Manage Your Unemployment Insurance Claim
- Meals For Kids (iOS)
- Medi-Cal Benefits
- Medicare Counseling
- Mobile App
- Mobile Driver License (DMV Wallet)
N
O
P
R
- Reforestation Resources
- Register for Permits, Licenses, or Accounts
- Register to Vote
- Registered Professional Forester Examination
- Regulatory Assistance Office
- Release of Liability
- Renew a Consumer Affairs License
- Renew Appraiser License
- Renew Driver’s License or ID Card
- Renew Your Vehicle Registration
- Replacement Driver’s License Request
- Report a Hate Incident
- Report an Issue or Complaint
- Request Vehicle Record
- Review of licensing decisions
- Risk and Insurance Management
S
- Save Our Water
- Search for an Appraiser
- Search for an exam
- Search for Personnel Licensing
- Search for Registered Sex Offenders
- Search for Unclaimed Property
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Small Business Assistance Centers
- Start a Building Safety Project
- Start Saving for Retirement Today
- Student Services
- Submit a Certificate of Veterinary Inspections
- Submit an IMR/Complaint Form
- Submit Complaint Form
T
U
V
- Verify a Real Estate License
- View Draw Results
- View Driver's Handbooks
- View Forms and Publications
- Visitation Scheduling Application
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
W
- Where to Play
- Who Benefits
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Worker Rights and Employer Responsibilities
- Worker Safety Wildfire Cleanup and Rebuilding
Y
Explore Services by Topic
Browse California's state services conveniently organized by category. Select a topic below to quickly find the resources, support, or information you need.
Assistance and social programs
Get help covering food and medical costs, and access other discounted benefits.
Businesses
Grow your business through licensing, permitting, and other resources.
DMV/Auto
Update your driver’s license, registration, and insurance, and resolve traffic tickets.
Education
Find educational opportunities and get financial aid.
Health and wellness
Find support for your family's health needs, including senior and medical care.
Housing and real estate
Manage your home and real estate for individuals or businesses.
Jobs and unemployment
Find a job, enroll in job training, and get support while you are unemployed.
Personal records
Update your personal records, which make it easier to access services.
Safety and emergencies
Learn about disasters, public safety, and get emergency assistance.
State info and laws
Look up state information, including representatives, voting, schools, and lotto numbers.
Taxes
Learn how to file your taxes for free, check your refund, and earn tax credits.
Travel and recreation
Explore California's attractions and plan outdoor activities.
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The State of California offers extensive services aimed at improving your daily life, supporting businesses, and assisting during critical times. This comprehensive directory ensures you’re just a click away from accessing valuable state resources.
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