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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2Ch. 7Art. 2§ 18054 License Issuance And Replacement

§ 18054 License Issuance And Replacement

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§ 18054 License Issuance And Replacement

Key Takeaways

  • •When you get a license, it will have your name, address, a special number, and when it expires. If you're a salesperson, it will also show where you work.
  • •The government gives you books and forms you need, but they still own them and can check them anytime.
  • •If you lose your license or it gets damaged, you must get a new one right away. Salespeople also need a new one if they change their name, job, or home address.
  • •If your license is taken away, you must give back the license and all related papers to the government immediately.

Example

You work at a car dealership and your license shows your name, home address, and the dealership’s name. You move to a new house.

You must get a new license with your new address on it. If you don’t, you could get in trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 18054 License Issuance And Replacement

(a)  The department, upon granting a license, shall issue to the applicant a license with a size and format established by the department containing at least the applicant’s name and address, the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant and expiration date. For salespersons, the license shall also state the name and address of the employing dealer. The department may issue other forms of identification to licensees. (b)  The department shall also furnish books and forms as it may determine necessary. All books, forms, and licenses shall remain the property of the department and may be taken up at any time for inspection. (c)  A licensee shall promptly obtain a replacement license when the original is either lost or mutilated, and, in the case of a salesperson, when changing his or her name, employment, or residence address. (d)  Whenever the department cancels, suspends, or revokes a license, the licensee or person in possession shall immediately return the license, documents, transportation decals, report of sales books, certificates, and other evidence of licensure to the department. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 394, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

employmentpossessionpropertyportemployerlicenseexpirationidentification

Related Statutes

  • § 18052.6 Temporary Salesperson License Certificate
  • § 18053.5 Dealer License Examination Requirements
  • § 18054.7 Occupational License Renewal Terms
  • § 18060 Licensee Reporting Violations
  • § 18061.5 Manufactured Home License Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18054.
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