Certified Payroll Reporting

Contractors and subcontractors on most public works projects are required to submit certified payroll records (CPRs) to the Labor Commissioner using DIR's Public Works Website Services.

A few categories of public works projects are exempt from reporting online to DIR.

Submit Payroll Records

Enter Payroll Online

Find Payroll Records Online

Payroll records are available to the public using the CPR Public Search. Confidential information has been removed.

* Software Requirements for XML Files:

Create your own template using the CPR XML schema V1.3.
- Download and use the XML schema file.
- Detailed instructions are provided in the CPR XML guidelines
- View a sample XML file.

June 2025

For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recognizes the importance of communicating effectively with individuals, including those with limited English proficiency. DIR is making an effort to provide meaningful services for individuals that speak languages other than English.

If you need to access information in a language other than English:

Use the Google Translate function below:

Note: This is a service provided by Google. Google Translate cannot translate all types of documents, and may not provide an exact translation.

Contact DIR to request an interpreter over the phone:

Office Name	Topic	Phone Numbers
Cal/OSHA	Workplace Safety and Health	833-579-0927
Labor Commissioner's Office	Wages, breaks, retaliation and labor laws	833-526-4636
Division of Workers' Compensation	Benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses	1-800-736-7401
Office of the Director	Any other topic related to the Department of Industrial Relations	844-522-6734

Certified Payroll Reporting

Submit Payroll Records

Find Payroll Records Online

* Software Requirements for XML Files:

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