California Bureau of Household Goods and Services

The California Bureau of Household Goods and Services remains committed to consumer protection and the enforcement of California laws and regulations.

Citation information from July 2025 to December 2025 is now posted: https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/enforcement/lookup.shtml.

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La Oficina de Bienes y Servicios para el Hogar de California continúa comprometida con la protección del consumidor y la aplicación de las leyes y regulaciones de CA.

La información sobre las multas de julio de 2025 a diciembre de 2025 ya está disponible: https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/enforcement/lookup.shtml

The Bureau of Household Goods and Services is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Our office will reopen tomorrow, May 26, at 8:00a.m. For 24/7 resources, visit bhgs.dca.ca.gov

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La Oficina de Bienes y Servicios para el Hogar está cerrada en conmemoración del Día Conmemorativo.

Nuestra oficina reabrirá mañana, 26 de mayo, a las 8:00 a.m. Para recursos 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, visite bhgs.dca.ca.gov

Online retail businesses that sell furniture or bedding to California consumers must be licensed by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS).

Apply for a BHGS license at https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/licensee/index.shtml.

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Un negocio en línea que vende muebles y ropa de cama a consumidores en California debe tener una licencia con la Oficina de Bienes y Servicios para el Hogar (BHGS).

Solicita la licencia de BHGS: https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/licensee/index.shtml.

When you hire a mover, it's a good idea to ask for an in-person visual inspection. This means the mover comes to your home to look at and document everything that needs to be moved. For moves into/out of California, this is also called a physical survey.



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Cuando contrates una empresa de mudanza, pide una inspección visual en persona. Irán a tu casa para anotar todo lo que se va a mover. En mudanzas dentro o fuera de CA, también se llama levantamiento o inventario físico.

The BHGS advisory council meeting is this week, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. Watch the webcast live and find meeting materials at https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml.

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La reunión del Concejo Asesor de BHGS es esta semana, 7 de Mayo a las 10:00 a.m. Puede participar a través de WebEx y encontrar los materiales de las reuniones en https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml.

It’s National Moving Month! Before hiring a mover, make sure they’re properly licensed & insured.

For moves within/into/out of CA, companies must be licensed by the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services: https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/enforcement/lookup.shtml

For moves into/out of CA, they must also be licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move

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Es el Mes Nacional de la Mudanza! Antes de contratar una empresa de mudanza, asegúrese de que esté licenciada.

Para mudanzas dentro, hacia o fuera de CA, las empresas de mudanza deben tener permiso por la California Bureau of Household Goods and Services: https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/enforcement/lookup.shtml

Para mudanzas que entran o salen de CA, la compañía también debe tener permiso de la Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move

Following our social channels is one of the best ways to stay informed about the latest BHGS announcements and helpful information.

- X: https://x.com/CalBHGS

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calbhgs/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalBHGS/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-bureau-of-household-goods-and-services/

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Seguir nuestros redes sociales es una de las mejores maneras de mantenerse informado sobre los últimos anuncios de BHGS y obtener información útil.

- X: https://x.com/CalBHGS

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calbhgs/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalBHGS/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-bureau-of-household-goods-and-services/

If you install or repair car stereos or alarms in California, you need a Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) license or Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) registration.

Apply for a BHGS license: https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/licensee/index.shtml

Apply for BAR registration: https://www.bar.ca.gov/apply

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Si instalas o reparas estéreos o alarmas de autos en California, necesitas una licencia de la Oficina de Bienes y Servicios para el Hogar (BHGS - https://bhgs.dca.ca.gov/licensee/index.shtml) o un registro del Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR - https://www.bar.ca.gov/apply).

Household movers – Quarterly reports for 2026 Quarter 1 are due next Wednesday!

Complete your quarterly reports by April 15 at https://connect.dca.ca.gov/bhgs/.

For questions, email [email protected] or call 916-999-2041 (Option 1).

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Mudanzas de hogar – ¡Los informes trimestrales del primer trimestre de 2026 vencen el próximo miércoles!

Complete sus informes trimestrales antes del 15 de abril en https://connect.dca.ca.gov/bhgs/

Para preguntas: [email protected] o 916-999-2041 (Opción 1).