Apply for a New License
Apply Online
Applying online is quick and easy! You can save your application throughout the process, pay fees online, and easily submit the application after all required documents are completed and attached.
- Create your online account here.
- Go to "create new account" and fill in the form to complete the creation of your account (do not do anything else).
- Once you log in, create a new application by selecting "Farm Labor" and clicking on the "New" button.
- Use the checklist to confirm that all the documents listed are still current and are attached before you submit the renewal application.
Apply by Mail, Email, Phone, or in Person
Obtain an application using one of the following options:
- Download the application (Adobe Reader required):
- Email a request for an application with your complete mailing address to FLC@dir.ca.gov.
- Call the Licensing & Registration Unit, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at (510) 285-3399
to request that an application be sent to you by mail: - Request an application by mail or in person:
Kern, Tulare, Fresno, Merced, Kings and Madera Counties:
Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Licensing and Registration Unit
770 East Shaw Ave., Ste. 222
Fresno, CA 93710
559-248-1893
fax: 559-248-1895
For ALL OTHER Counties:
Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Licensing and Registration Unit
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1902
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 285-3399
fax: (510) 286-1366
Resources
- Rules and Regulations Regarding Farm Labor Contracting
- Letter to Farm Labor Contractors regarding updated training requirements and FLC verification in SB 1087 (May 2015)
- Information regarding the farm labor contractor continuing education requirements (Dec. 2014)
- Get fingerprinted at a Live Scan location
- Applicant Notification and Record Challenge: Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. You have the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information contained in the FBI identification record. The procedure for obtaining a change, correction, or updating an FBI identification record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 16.34
- Farm labor contractor bond
- Farm labor contractor employee record of training in sexual harassment identification and prevention
- Farm labor contractor employee payroll list template
- Farm labor contractor grower template
- Farm labor contractor driver template
- Farm labor contractor vehicle template
- Farm labor contractor supervisory employee sexual harassment disclosure statement
- Create the Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wages (DE 9) using EDD e-Services for Business
- Contact us at FLC@dir.ca.gov if you have any questions.
August 2022