Update your license

Things to know:

  • You must keep your license information current.

  • Report changes on time.

    • Individual licenses: Report changes within 14 days

    • Business licenses: Report changes within 30 days

  • Allow processing time before the update appears in BAR records. You can confirm using the license search tool.

  • You can print your license online once your update is processed.

Change personal information

(Individual licenses)

Report any changes to your:

  • Name
  • Address of record
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Email

Important:

  • California law requires BAR to post your address of record and any enforcement actions online. (Business and Professions Code section 27)

  • You may use a P.O. box or work address as your address of record.

  • Be sure your mailing address is correct to receive BAR notices.

Change personal information 

Change business information

Report any changes to your:

  • Business name
  • Business address*
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Email
  • Service type
  • Vehicle license plate number (mobile automotive repair dealers)

*Business address changes: BAR must complete an onsite inspection of the new location before a station can perform inspections.

Change business information 

Change controlling individuals

Report any change of controlling individuals, including:

  • Owners
  • Directors
  • Officers
  • Partners
  • Members
  • Trustees
  • Managers

Limited liability companies: If your LLC operating agreement does not allow member changes, see Change of ownership.

Change controlling individuals 

Change of ownership

If you have a change of ownership, you must apply for a new automotive repair dealer registration. You also must apply for new station licenses, if applicable.

Change of ownership includes:

  • Buying an existing business
  • Adding or removing a partner
  • Transferring ownership interest between family members
  • Changing the business entity (for example, incorporating)
  • Corporate changes that result in a new Secretary of State number

Important:

  • Registrations and licenses cannot be transferred.

  • New owners must submit a new automotive repair dealer registration application and any station license applications, with fees.

  • The business must stop operating until new licenses are issued.

  • BAR will work with new owners to help ensure a smooth transition.

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Update educational certifications

Update educational certifications for you and your employees. The Auto Shop Locator will display the information, helping consumers find quality services.

Update educational certifications 

Name and gender change (SB 372)

Under Business and Professions Code 27.5, you may:

  • Report a name change
  • Report a gender change
  • Request confidentiality of the previous name or gender

Learn more 

Cancel license

To cancel your license, submit a Cancellation Request Form.

Cancellation Request Form 


BAR recommends that applicants update their license online. This saves you time and may result in faster processing.

If you are unable to update your license online, you may submit a change by mail.