California Department of Housing and Community Development - Division of Codes and Standards - Occupational Licensing Program

Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers (Part A)

Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers and Salespersons (Part B)

Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers (Part C)

Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Dealers (Part D)

Application Requirements for Obtaining Occupational Licenses - Dealer and Manufacturer

Mail

• $1164 application fee for each established place of business
• $250 manufactured home recovery fund fee for the principal place of business
• $100 manufactured home recovery fund fee for each secondary location
• $13 applicant verification fee for persons applying for a license as an individual owner

Must have a place of business in The State of California.

• Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, or Partnership Agreement
• Proof of valid registration with the Secretary of State
• 1 photograph showing the exterior of the office at each established place of business
• Live Scan Form: Manufactured Home Dealers
  • One for each person of the ownership structure as outlined in Part A
  • You must pay the live scan operator directly for fingerprints
• 2 full facial photographs of each person of the ownership structure in Part A
  • Minimum size 1.25" x 1" taken from a minimum distance of 6 feet
• Examination Receipt that each person of the ownership structure in Part A showing successful completion of the Manufactured Home/Mobilehome or Commercial Modular Dealer Examination within 6 months of the application date
• Statement of Citizenship, Alienage, and Immigration Status in support of a request for state public benefits and proof of U.S. Citizenship or qualified alien status with a right to work in the United States
  • Only required for persons applying for a license as a sole or individual owner
• Letter of Authorization from each manufacturer indicating its approval to sell manufactured homes, mobile homes, or commercial modular at your place of business address
• Sample of your sales document (purchase orders, conditional sales contracts, security arrangements, receipts for deposit)

Renewal forms are specific to each licensee. These are generated and mailed out 90 days prior to the expiration of the license.

Mail

• $810 for each established business location
• Renewal payments can be made online if you request a document tracking number with the renewal request. A receipt of the online payment must be mailed in with the renewal documents.

Licenses expire biennially by the last day of the registration month. Renewals must be submitted one month before the expiration of the license.

• Form HCD OL 137 Certification of Clock Hours (Manufactured Home Dealers)

Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers (Part A)

Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers and Salespersons (Part B)

Application for MH-Unit/Commercial Modular Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers (Part C)

Application Requirements for Obtaining Occupational Licenses - Dealer and Manufacturer

Mail

• $1164 application fee for each established place of business
• $13 applicant verification fee for persons applying for a license as an individual owner

Must have a place of business in The State of California.

• Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, or Partnership Agreement
• Proof of valid registration with the Secretary of State
• 1 photograph showing the exterior of the office at each established place of business
• Live Scan Form: Manufactured Home Manufacturers
  • One for each person of the ownership structure as outlined in Part A
  • You must pay the live scan operator directly for fingerprints
• 2 full facial photographs of each person of the ownership structure in Part A
  • Minimum size 1.25" x 1" taken from a minimum distance of 6 feet
• Statement of Citizenship, Alienage, and Immigration Status in support of a request for state public benefits and proof of U.S. Citizenship or qualified alien status with a right to work in the United States
  • Only required for persons applying for a license as a sole or individual owner
• List of model or brand names to be manufactured or distributed
• An explanation of the serial number configurations to be assigned to manufactured homes, mobile homes, or commercial modular

Renewal forms are specific to each licensee. These are generated and mailed out 90 days prior to the expiration of the license.

Mail

• $1000 for each established business location
• Renewal payments can be made online if you request a document tracking number with the renewal request. A receipt of the online payment must be mailed in with the renewal documents.

Licenses expire biennially by the last day of the registration month. Renewals must be submitted one month before the expiration of the license.