Davis & Brown, LLP - Attorneys at Law & Mediators - California Self-Help Resources

Davis & Brown, LLP, Attorneys at Law, 2033 North Main St., Ste. 355, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Tel.: 1 (925) 933-3737

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The information contained herein is not intended to, and does not create, an attorney-client relationship with the viewer. Before you take any action based on the information contained herein you should consult qualified legal counsel. The information provided is general in nature and may or may not apply to your situation. The information is not intended to be relied upon, and you should not rely upon the information as complete or applicable to your particular situation. Davis & Brown, LLP is not responsible for the contents of any of the linked websites.

Check Licensure and Permits:

The internet provides consumers with the opportunity to investigate many licensed professionals. If you have a business name, individuals name, or license number, you can usually find a wealth of information. The following sites provide consumers with the ability to perform license and/or permit checks:

Accountancy Firms (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Accountants (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Acupuncturists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Alarm Company Employees (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Alarm Company Qualified Managers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Alarm Companies (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Architects (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Attorneys (State Bar of CA)	Auto Repair Dealers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Auto Brake and Lamp Adjusters (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Auto Brake Stations (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Auto Lamp Stations (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Auto Smog Check Stations (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Auto Smog Technicians (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Barbers and Cosmetologists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Barber and Cosmetologist Establishments (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Baton Training Facilities (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Baton Training Instructors (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Cemeteries and Funeral Homes (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Cemetery Brokers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Cemetery Brokers (Additional) (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Cemetery Broker Branches (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Cemetery Certificates of Authority (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Cemetery Salespersons (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Certified Shorthand Reporters (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Chiropractic Corporations (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Chiropractor Referral Services (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Chiropractors (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Clinical Social Workers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Contractors (Contractors State License Board)	Cremated Remains Disposers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Crematories (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dental Assistants and Hygienists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists - Additional Offices (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Dentists - Conscious Sedation Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists - Fictitious Business Names (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists - General Anesthesia Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists - OMS Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists - Oral Conscious Sedation Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists - Registered Providers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Dentists - Special Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Doctors (California Medical Board)	Educational Psychologists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Electronic and Appliance Repair Service Contract Sellers and Administrators (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Electronic and Appliance Service and Repair Dealers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Embalmers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Embalmers (Apprentices) (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Engineers (Professional) (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Financial Services Licensees (Dept. of Corporations)	Firearm Permittees (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Firearm Training Facilities (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Firearm Training Instructors (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Funeral Directors (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Funeral Establishments (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Geologists and Geophysicists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Hearing Aid Dispensers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Home Furnishings Licensees (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Insurance Brokers and Agents (Dept. of Insurance)	Land Surveyors (Professional) (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Landscape Architects (Landscape Architects Technical Committee)	Locksmith Companies (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Locksmith Company Employees (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Marriage and Family Therapists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Marriage, Family and Child Counselor Referral Services (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Occupational Therapists and Assistants (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Optometrists (Board of Optometry)	Osteopathic Physicians (Osteopathic Medical Board of CA)	Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Pharmacies (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Pharmacies - Clinic Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Pharmacies - Drug Room Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Pharmacies - Exemption Certificates (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Pharmacies - Hypodermic Needle and Syringe Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Pharmacies - Veterinary Food and Animal Drug Retailer Permits (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Pharmacists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Pharmacist (Interns) (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
Pharmacy Technicians (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Physical Therapists and Assistants (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Private Investigators (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Private Patrol Operators (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Psychiatric Technicians (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Psychologists and Assistants (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Real Estate Brokers and Agents (Dept. of Real Estate)
Registered Nurses and Continuing Education Providers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Repossessor Agencies (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Repossessor Agency Employees (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Respiratory Care Practitioners (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Security Guards (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Seller's Permits (Board of Equalization)	Solid Waste Facility Operators (Integrated Waste Management Board)
Speech Pathology and Audiology Providers (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Speech Pathologists and Audiologists (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Structural Pest Inspection Businesses (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Structural Pest Inspection Business Employees (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Teacher Credentials (CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing)	Used Motor Oil Recyclers (Integrated Waste Management Board)	Veterinarians and Veterinary Hospitals (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
		Veterinary Technicians (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Vocational Nurses (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)	Waste Tire Haulers (Integrated Waste Management Board)

Business Entity Status Search:

The California Secretary of State, Department of Corporations, provides on-line resources to check the status of Corporation and Limited Liability Companies in the State of California. Corporations that are not in good standing cannot sue, or defend against a civil action, although many courts permit such corporations to participate in the litigation if, after the issue is raised, the corporation promptly completes all steps necessary to place the corporation in good standing with the Secretary of State.

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Business Entity Formation Assistance:

The following links are to on-line general information and instructions for handling California business entity formation issues.. Davis & Brown, LLP does not endorse any of these self-help resources and asks that you contact your own qualified legal counsel before undertaking legal self-help.

Corporate Formation:

California Secretary of State - Corporations Frequently Asked Questions

California Secretary of State - Corporations General Information, Forms/Samples and Fees

Limited Liability Company Formation:

California Secretary of State - Limited Liability Companies

California Secretary of State - Limited Liability Companies Frequently Asked Questions

California Secretary of State - Limited Liability Companies Forms and Fees

Limited Partnership Formation:

California Secretary of State - Limited Partnerships

California Secretary of State - Limited Partnerships Frequently Asked Questions

California Secretary of State - Limited Partnerships Forms and Fees

Genernal Partnership Formation: