1. Labor Commissioner's Office

Apply for a New or Renew Garment Registration Certificate by Mail

Apply by Mail

  1. Application for Registration-Garment Manufacturing Industry (DLSE Form 810)
    2. a. If you are applying as a manufacturer, you must complete the Manufacturer's Certification located on page 4.
  2. Be sure to include all required documents.
  3. Include a money order or cashier's check for the annual registration fees. See the Payments and Fees page to calculate your fee.
  4. At least one qualified person from the business must successfully pass the exam.
  5. A $5,000 bond is required for applicants who have been issued a citation or assessment by either the United States Department of Labor or Department of Industrial Relations for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act or the California Labor Code.

Note: By providing your email address, you will be notified 90-days prior to the current registration’s expiration date to begin the renewal application. If you are unsuccessful in completing the application process, Regulation §13635.1 allows the applicant to continue the application process for an additional 60-days by providing a duplicate fee. 

IMPORTANT: It is illegal to operate a garment business without first obtaining a garment registration from the state labor commissioner’s office. If you operate without a valid certificate of registration, you will be subject to civil or criminal penalties.

An incomplete application, including incomplete submission of required supporting documentation, WILL DELAY THE ISSUANCE OF YOUR LICENSE. If you are submitting a renewal application, to avoid a lapse in the effective date of your license, please return your application package, with fees and documentation as early as possible, up to 90 days before the expiration date of your license.

To request an application package:

  • Call the Garment Hotline on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 510-285-3398 to request an application package. Requests may also be madevia fax: (510) 286-1366.  
  • Pick up an application package in person or request one by mail:

      Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
      Licensing and Registration Unit
      1515 Clay Street
      Suite 1902
      Oakland, CA 94612

Deliver or mail the completed application package to:
      Department of Industrial Relations
      Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
      Licensing and Registration Unit
      1515 Clay Street
      Suite 1902
      Oakland, CA 94612

IMPORTANT: An incomplete application, including incomplete submission of required supporting documentation, will delay the issuance of your license. If you are submitting a renewal application, to avoid a lapse in the effective date of your license, please return your application package, with fees and documentation as early as possible, up to 90 days beforethe expiration date of your license.

October 2020