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How to Mail Your California Home Care License Application to CDSS

Compile all your documents into an application packet and mail to CDSS with the required fee.

Application fee: $5,603 — payable by check or money order to "California Department of Social Services" What to include:

- Completed HCS 200 (signed)

- HCS 215 (signed)

- HCS 308 (signed)

- HCS 309 (signed)

- LIC 508 for each required person

- HCS 9165 (if applicable)

- Employee dishonesty bond certificate

- Live Scan receipts for each required person

- Articles of Incorporation / Operating Agreement

- Job descriptions

- Personnel policies

- Training plan

- Program description

- Insurance certificates

Mail to: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division (check current address on CDSS website) Send via certified mail with tracking for proof of delivery.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 1Forgetting to sign all forms
  • 2Incorrect fee amount or payable to wrong entity
  • 3Not sending via certified mail

Tips

  • Create a checklist and check off each document before sealing
  • Send via USPS certified mail with return receipt
  • Keep a complete copy of everything you submit

What You Need to Do

  1. 1
    Print and sign all required forms
  2. 2
    Prepare check or money order for $5,603 payable to California Department of Social Services
  3. 3
    Compile complete application packet
  4. 4
    Mail via certified mail and enter submission details above

Information You Will Need

Have these details ready before you sit down to fill this out:

Date Mailed
Required
Tracking Number (optional)

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