You must apply online through San Joaquin County’s Online Permitting System. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Step 1: SUBMIT APPLICATION

Step 2: APPLICATION ACCEPTED

Once you complete your online application, you will be required to take the following in-person to the Planning Division to complete your application:

1. Certificates from a school registration with the California Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) are required. These certificates must be equal at least 300 hours of training.
2. Present your California Driver's License, State Identification Card, INS Work Authorization Card or similar identification with a picture and date of birth.
3. Four (4) recent passport size color photographs must also be submitted with the application.

Step 3: FEE PAYMENT

The following forms of payment are accepted:

1. Credit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies. 
2. Debit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies.
3. Check: Payable in person at the Planning Counter. Checks must be made payable to "San Joaquin County Treasurer."
4. Cash: Payable in person at the Planning Counter.