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*   [Legislation](http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/)

Background Checks

*   [Check the Status of Your Background Check](https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov)

*   [What to Do if There is a Delay](/fingerprints#delays)

*   [Overview of the Background Check Process](/fingerprints)

*   [Frequently Asked Questions](/fingerprints/faq)

Criminal History Record

*   [How to Obtain a Copy of Your Record](/fingerprints/record-review)

*   [Where to Get Your Fingerprints Taken](/fingerprints/locations)

*   [What to Do If there is an Error or Omission on Your Record](/fingerprints/security_faq#incorrect)

*   [AB 1793 - Cannabis Convictions Resentencing](/fingerprints/record-review/ab1793)

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*   [Info for Agencies that Run Background Checks](/fingerprints/agencies)

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*   [Frequently Asked Questions](/fingerprints/agencies_faq)

Most Popular Pages

*   [Firearms Home](/firearms)

*   [AB 991](/firearms/ab991)

*   [Regulations & Rulemaking](/firearms/regs)

*   [Transporting Firearms](/firearms/travel)

*   [Contacting Firearms](/firearms/contact)

Firearms Safety

*   [Firearm Safety Certificate](/firearms/fsc)

*   [Firearms Safety Devices Certified for Sale](/firearms/fsdcertlist)

*   [Becoming a DOJ Certified Instructor](/firearms/fscinfo)

*   [Tips for Gun Owners](/firearms/tips)

*   [Safety Certificate FAQs](/firearms/fscfaqs)

Forms, Publications & FAQs

*   [All Forms & Publications](/firearms/forms)

*   [General FAQs](/firearms/faqs)

*   [Assault Weapon FAQs](/firearms/regagunfaqs)

*   [Public FAQs](/firearms/pubfaqs)

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*   [Nonprofit Transactions](/charities/transactions)

*   [Public Notices](/charities/public-notice)

Registry Programs

*   [Charity Initial Registration](/charities/initial-reg)

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*   [Charity Delinquency](/charities/delinquency)

*   [Charity Dissolution](/charities/dissolution)

*   [Professional Fundraisers](/charities/pf)

Resources & Tools

*   [Registry Search Tool](https://rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/Web/Search.aspx?facility=Y)

*   [Registry Forms](/charities/forms)

*   [Laws & Regulations](/charities/laws)

*   [Registry Publications](/charities/publications)

*   [Government & Research Links](/charities/resources)

*   [Contact Us](/charities/contacts)

Consumer Complaint or General Inquiry

*   [Report Consumer Complaint](/consumers)

*   [General Contact Form](/contactus)

*   [Report Charity Complaint](/charities/complaints)

*   [Register Your Business or Organization with DOJ](/register)

Public Safety & Civil Rights Reporting

*   [Report a Crime](/report-crime)

*   [Report a Crime to the Organized Retail Crime Program](/bi/retail-crime/report)

*   [Report Nursing Home Abuse or Medi-Cal Fraud](/dmfea/reporting)

*   [Report Concern to the Bureau of Children's Justice](/bcj/complaint)

*   [Report Language Barrier](/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/contact/JUS_8864.pdf?)

*   [Report Local Law Enforcement Agency Complaints](/police-complaints)

Legal Reporting

*   [Report a Data Security Breach](/privacy/databreach/list)

*   [Report Proposition 65 60-Day Notice](/prop65/add-60-day-notice)

*   [Report The Supply Chains Act Compliance](/sb657/submission)

*   [Service on the Attorney General](/services-info)

All Programs A-Z

The Department of Justice has hundreds of different programs. To locate a specific program, please use our A-Z guide.

[All Programs A-Z](/programs)

Most Popular DOJ Programs

*   [Charities](/charities)

*   [Megan's Law](https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov)

*   [CURES](/cures)

*   [Service on the Attorney General](/services-info)

*   [Division of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse](/dmfea/elder)

*   [Permits & Registrations](/register)

*   [Prop 65 – Safe Drinking Water](/prop65)

*   [Missing Persons](/missing)

*   [Data Security Breach](/privacy/databreach/reporting)

*   [Human Trafficking](/human-trafficking)

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Information

How to File A Complaint

*   [Consumer Complaint Form](/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company)

*   [Checking Business Backgrounds](/consumers/general/checking_business_bkgrd10)

*   [Complaint Referral Table](/consumers/complaint-referral-table)

*   [Getting Legal Help](/consumers#legal-help)

Consumer Information

*   [Consumer Alerts](/consumers/consumer-alerts)

*   [Consumer Topics](/consumers#topics)

*   [Consumer Frequently Asked Questions](/consumers#popular-faqs)

*   [Consumer Laws](/consumers#state-federal-laws)

Attorney General's Actions

*   [Recent Cases](/consumers#recent-cases)

*   [Privacy Outreach](/privacy)

*   [Businesses We Register](/register)

*   [Legislation](http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/)

_criminal\_history_Criminal histories

Background Checks

*   [Check the Status of Your Background Check](https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov)

*   [What to do if There is a Delay](/fingerprints#delays)

*   [Overview of the Background Check Process](/fingerprints)

*   [Frequently Asked Questions](/fingerprints/faq)

Criminal History Record

*   [How to Obtain a Copy of Your Record](/fingerprints/security)

*   [Where to Get Your Fingerprints Taken](/fingerprints/locations)

*   [What to do If there is an Error or Omission on Your Record](/fingerprints/security_faq#incorrect)

*   [AB 1793 - Cannabis Convictions Resentencing](/fingerprints/record-review/ab1793)

*   [Frequently Asked Questions](/fingerprints/security_faq)

Applicant Agencies

*   [Info for Agencies that Run Background Checks](/fingerprints/agencies)

*   [Forms & Bulletins](/fingerprints/forms)

*   [Custodian of Records](/fingerprints/custodian)

*   [Frequently Asked Questions](/fingerprints/agencies_faq)

_firearms\_icon_Firearms

Most Popular Pages

*   [Firearms Home](/firearms)

*   [AB 991](/firearms/ab991)

*   [Regulations & Rulemaking](/firearms/regs)

*   [Transporting Firearms](/firearms/travel)

*   [Contacting Firearms](/firearms/contact)

Firearms Safety

*   [Firearm Safety Certificate](/firearms/fsc)

*   [Firearms Safety Devices Certified for Sale](/firearms/fsdcertlist)

*   [Becoming a DOJ Certified Instructor](/firearms/fscinfo)

*   [Tips for Gun Owners](/firearms/tips)

*   [Safety Certificate FAQs](/firearms/fscfaqs)

Forms, Publications & FAQs

*   [All Forms & Publications](/firearms/forms)

*   [General FAQs](/firearms/faqs)

*   [Assault Weapon FAQs](/firearms/regagunfaqs)

*   [Public FAQs](/firearms/pubfaqs)

*   [Firearms Dealers FAQs](/firearms/dlrfaqs)

_charities_Charities

Charities

*   [Charities Home](/charities)

*   [Online Renewal System](/charities/online-renewal-checklist)

*   [Nonprofit Raffles](/charities/raffles)

*   [Nonprofit Hospitals](/charities/nonprofithosp)

*   [Nonprofit Transactions](/charities/transactions)

*   [Public Notices](/charities/public-notice)

Registry Programs

*   [Charity Initial Registration](/charities/initial-reg)

*   [Charity Annual Registration Renewal](/charities/renewals)

*   [Charity Delinquency](/charities/delinquency)

*   [Charity Dissolution](/charities/dissolution)

*   [Professional Fundraisers](/charities/pf)

Resources & Tools

*   [Registry Verification Search](https://rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/Web/Search.aspx?facility=Y)

*   [Registry Forms](/charities/forms)

*   [Laws & Regulations](/charities/laws)

*   [Registry Publications](/charities/publications)

*   [Government & Research Links](/charities/resources)

*   [Contact Us](/charities/contacts)

_reporting\_icon_File a Report

Consumer Complaint or General Inquiry

*   [Report Consumer Complaint](/consumers)

*   [General Contact Form](/contactus)

*   [Report Charity Complaint](/charities/complaints)

*   [Report Online Privacy Protection Act Violation](/privacy/caloppa/complaint-form)

*   [Register Your Business or Organization with DOJ](/register)

Public Safety & Civil Rights Reporting

*   [Report a Crime](/report-crime)

*   [Report Nursing Home Abuse or Medi-Cal Fraud](/dmfea/reporting)

*   [Report Concern to the Bureau of Children's Justice](/bcj/complaint)

*   [Report Language Barrier](/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/contact/JUS_8864.pdf?)

*   [Report Local Law Enforcement Agency Complaints](/police-complaints)

Legal Reporting

*   [Report a Data Security Breach](/privacy/databreach/list)

*   [Report Proposition 65 60-Day Notice](/prop65/add-60-day-notice)

*   [Report The Supply Chains Act Compliance](/sb657/submission)

*   [Service on the Attorney General](/services-info)

_find\_program_Find a DOJ Program

All Programs A-Z

The Department of Justice has hundreds of different programs. To locate a specific program, please use our A-Z guide.

[All Programs A-Z](/programs)

Most Popular DOJ Programs

*   [Charities](/charities)

*   [Megan's Law](https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov)

*   [CURES](/cures)

*   [Service on the Attorney General](/services-info)

*   [Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse](/dmfea/elder)

*   [Permits & Registrations](/register)

*   [Prop 65 – Safe Drinking Water](/prop65)

*   [Missing Persons](/missing)

*   [Data Security Breach](/privacy/databreach/reporting)

*   [Human Trafficking](/human-trafficking)

[**Information regarding obtaining unique serial numbers for unserialized firearms or firearm precursor parts**](/firearms/usna)

California Missing Persons

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Locating missing persons and identifying unknown live and deceased persons

[Enter](/missing)

Megan's Law

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Information on registered sex offenders pursuant to California Penal Code § 290.46

[Learn More](https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/)

Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse

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To report suspected Medi-Cal fraud or elder abuse

[Report](/bmfea/reporting)

Racial Profiling

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The Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015

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Understand the ballot initiative process

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Request certificates of recognition and program letters

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What we're working on

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Housing

Housing is a fundamental right. The Attorney General's Office is committed to advancing housing access, affordability, and equity in California

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Supporting Survivors

Information and resources for crime victims, survivors, and families to help survivors find healing and justice.

[Victims Services Unit](/victimservices)   [Sexual Assault Evidence](/sexualassaultresources)   [CARE](/care)

Healthcare

The Attorney General's Office believes healthcare is a right and will defend Californians’ access to quality care.

[View More](/health-care)     [Reproductive Rights](/reprorights)    

Consumer Protection and Economic Opportunity

The Attorney General's Office believes that the economic security of working families is crucial to the economic well-being of California and will fight to make sure that everyone in our state can benefit from economic growth and consumer protections.

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State of Pride

The Attorney General’s Office is committed to protecting the rights of all people. Recognizing that discrimination has no place in our society, the Attorney General’s Office is fighting to protect LGBTQ+ individuals, students, and adults across the nation, and strictly enforcing California's laws that prohibit discrimination, including hate crimes.

[View More](/equality)    [LGBTQ+](/lgbtq)

Environmental Justice

The Attorney General's Office has a special role in protecting the environment and public health.

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Bureau of Children's Justice

The Bureau’s mission is to protect the rights of children and focus the attention and resources of law enforcement and policymakers on the importance of safeguarding every child.

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Immigration

Protecting California's immigrant communities through the vigorous enforcement of civil rights laws, consumer protections, pro-bono services for vulnerable, undocumented youth, and other programs.

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A transparency initiative led by the California Department of Justice that publishes criminal justice data so we can understand how we are doing, hold ourselves accountable, and improve public policy to make California safer.

[View More](https://openjustice.doj.ca.gov)

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