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Requirements for California Collection Licensing:

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Collection License Required


California Collection Licensing: California requires collection companies to be licensed as a collection company. Collection companies must also still comply with federal, state and local collection laws. Other licenses or permits may be required depending on the nature of each particular business.

Out-of-State Agencies


Collection agencies are required to maintain a California collection license to collect accounts in California. With certain limited exceptions, a California certificate of authority is required if a company does business in the state of California regardless of where the company is located.

Collection License Fees


Certain fees or bonds are required for collection agencies in California. The cost of a certificate of authority in California is $100.

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