1. Labor Commissioner's Office

Talent Agency License and Fee-Related Talent Services

Who Needs a License?

Any person or entity involved in arranging employment for an artist in the entertainment field must get a license to operate as a talent agency.

  • Search databases for licensed Talent Agencies and Talent Agencies Complaint Decisions

Registration Application

Steps to Register:

  •  Review the Talent Agency requirements.
  •  Gather the required documents.
  •  Complete the new application or renew your existing registration online or by mail.

Fees

Every talent agency must pay the following fees annually, when a license is issued or renewed. The fees are due with the submitted application:

  • A license fee of $225 and a filing fee of $25 for a total of $250 for single location businesses.
  • AND add $50 for each branch office maintained by the talent agency in California.

Renewals

The requirements, including the application form, documentation and fees, are the same for renewals as for new applications.

Fee-Related Talent Services

A talent service means a “talent counseling service, a talent listing service, or a talent training service.” (Labor Code § 1701(i).) Please click here to read more about fee-related talent services and changes to the law which prohibit advanced-fee talent representation services pursuant to Labor Code section 1702.

Every contract and agreement between an artist and a talent service must be in writing. Additional requirements apply, which include a talent service's obligation to file a bond or deposit in lieu of the bond with the Labor Commissioner’s Office.

Resources

Contact Us

DLSE.licensing@dir.ca.gov

510-285-3397

July 2024