Contact us

Bureau of Automotive Repair
10949 North Mather Boulevard
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (excluding state holidays)

Consumer information

Phone: (800) 952-5210
Hours:

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (excluding state holidays)
  • First and third Wednesday of each month, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Self-service options:

Consumer Assistance Program

Phone: (866) 272-9642
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (excluding state holidays)

Self-service options:

Attention applicants: Submit income documentation online. Documentation is not accepted via email.

Licensing Program

Email: BARLicensing@dca.ca.gov
Phone-General: (855) 735-0462
Phone-STAR Certification: (916) 403-8479

Self-service options:

Industry Help Desk

Email: BAR.IndustryHelpDesk@dca.ca.gov
Phone: (866) 860-8509
CalARC help: BAR.HCSU@dca.ca.gov

Field Office Support

BAR field offices provide support services to license applicants and licensees.

Locations: Bakersfield, Culver City, Fresno, Hercules, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Ana, South El Monte, South San Francisco, Valencia

Email: BARenforcement@dca.ca.gov
Phone: (279) 237-3570

Self-service options:

Media, records, and events

Media inquiries

Records requests

Events

  • BAR staff are available to participate in your upcoming event or training.
  • Submit a request at least 10 days before the event date.