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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A8. If a RESPONSIBLE MANAGING EMPLOYEE (RME) is the participating person, the
RME must have a valid HCD salesperson’s license. However, the RME applicant is
required to take the dealer exam, not the salesperson exam.
Reference HSC 18053.5, T25 sections 5020 (a), (c) and 5025.
Notes:
1. Foreign or out-of-state businesses should contact the SOS for information.
http://www.sos.ca.gov/.
2. HCD does not issue licenses to LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS.
17. Q. What is the website address to obtain HCD OL information and forms?
A. For specific information use the following links:
The website address to obtain more information and HCD OL forms to apply for new
license or make changes to a existing license on the HCD website is
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/.
Salesperson specific info: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/salplic.htm
Dealer specific info: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/dlrlic.htm
Distributor specific info: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/distlicpg.htm
Manufacturer specific info: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/mfgpg.htm
Reference HSC 18050; T25 section 5020.
18. Q. Can I take my forms and fees for a license application directly to a HCD R&T District
Office?
A. Yes you may submit your application for an HCD OL license at any HCD RT district office.
The RT office will send your application directly to HCD OL at P.O. Box 31, Sacramento, CA
95812-0031. You can locate the RT district office near you via the HCD website at
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/ or more directly at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/codes/ol/exmsites.htm.
Reference HCD Website.
Note: At this time, HCD RT offices can only accept credit cards for OL exams. At this time the
HCD OL Program cannot accept credit card payments.
19. Q. How do I contact or mail documents to HCD OL?
A1. You can email HCD OL staff at: OL@hcd.ca.gov or call at (916) 323-9803.
A2. If you are mailing documents through the U.S. Postal Service, please mail to:
HCD OL, P. O. Box 31, Sacramento, CA, 95812-0031.
A3. If you are sending documents through another delivery service directly to the building, you
may have it sent to HCD OL, 1800 3rd Street, Room 260, Sacramento, CA 95811.
Reference HCD Website.
20. Q. Where can I get access to all of California laws and regulations?
A1. You can view California laws online at: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html .
A2. You can view California regulations online at:
http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=CCR-1000 .
Reference Internet.
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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