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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
one-half hour (90 minutes) time limit. In order to successfully complete the salesperson
examination, a minimum score of 35 correct answers (70%) must be obtained.
Reference the OL Study Guide.
Note1: Continuing education, not preliminary education applies to MH license applicants, whose
MH license expired within one year of the new MH license application.
Reference T25 section 5394(d).
Note2: There are no OL examinations for manufacturers or distributors.
Reference HSC 18053.5, T25 section 5022.
9. Q. How long is my MH or CM manufacturer, dealer, or salesperson temporary permit (TP) or
license good for?
A1. A TP may be issued while HCD completes its investigation of an applicant. A TP may be
issued for a period not to exceed 120 days allowing the applicant to operate as a licensee. HCD
may issue more than one TP if HCD deems additional time is necessary on a case-by-case basis.
Reference HSC 18052, 18054.7; T25 sections 5023 and 5030.
A2. The length of time that a license is valid is 24 months from the date of issuance of an initial TP
or a license if no TP was initially granted.
Reference HSC 18052, 18054.7.
10. Q. How will I know when to renew my license? What if I don’t receive my renewal notice?
How much are renewal fees?
A1. Every license issued to a MH/CM manufacturer, dealer, or salesperson is good for 24 months
from the date of issuance of either a temporary permit or the license if a temporary permit was not
issued.
Reference HSC 18052, 18054.7; T25 sections 5023 and 5030.
A2. License renewals must be received or postmarked to HCD no later than the month of
expiration. Licensees are responsible for renewing their license on time to avoid automatic
cancellation of the license. Expired licenses may be reinstated within 60 calendar days of the
expiration date and pay their renewal fee plus a penalty fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee.
Reference HSC 18054.7; T25 section 5030.
A3. Renewal notices issued by HCD are courtesy notices. The licensee is responsible for
renewing their license on time. If you do not receive a renewal notice, contact the OL Program by
telephone at (916) 323-9803 or by e-mail at OL@hcd.ca.gov to request assistance and renewal
forms. For MH dealers and salespersons, a completed “Certification of Clock Hours Earning” form
HCD OL 137 must accompany your renewal application. The form HCD OL 137 is available online
at: http://www.hcd.ca.gov or more directly from
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/forms/HCD_OL137_Certification_of_Clock_Hour_Earnings.pdf .
Reference HSC 18054.7; T25 section 5030.
A4. Renewal fees for each established place of business or salesperson are: Manufacturer =
$1,000; Dealer = $810; Salesperson = $150.
Reference T25 sections 5040 (a)(2), (b)(2), (c)(2).
Note 1: If your license expired it may be reinstated upon application for reinstatement to HCD within
60 calendar days of expiration. However, a reinstatement fee will be required equal to 50 percent
of the renewal fee. After 60 days from the expiration date a new license must be obtained.
Reference HSC 18054.7; T25 sections 5030(b), 5302(f), and 5304.
Note 2: For expired MH dealers and MH salespersons, continuing education requirements are still
FAQ LEGEND: A = Answer; BPC – California Business & Professions Code; CM = Commercial Modular; HCD = California Department of
Housing & Community Development; HSC – California Health & Safety Code; OL = Occupational Licensing; MH = Manufactured Home,
Multifamily Manufactured Home, and Mobilehome; SOS = California Secretary of State; T25 = California Code of Regulations, Title 25;
TP = Temporary Permit; Q = Question.
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