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:

June 2025

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