Too often, red tape and bureaucracy hinder us from getting the results we need from government. Knowing whom to call for quick, accurate information is important and saves time and energy.
Below you will find useful telephone numbers and websites for State of California Agencies & Departments.
Attorney General
Consumer Inquiries or complaints: (800) 952-5225
Reports of Medi-Cal fraud or elder abuse: (800) 722-0432
Consumer Affairs
Consumer information includes filing a complaint, product recalls, license verification
Consumer updates: (800) 952-5210
Contractors
Status of a contractor’s license and contractor complaints: (800) 321-2752
Corporations
Consumer inquiries or complaints about brokers and investment advisors: (866) 275-2677
Education
Information includes testing and accountability & specialized programs: (916) 319-0800
Employment Development
Assistance and information for the unemployed: (800) 300-5616
Fair Employment & Housing
Employment and housing discrimination complaints: (800) 884-1684
Financial Institutions
Consumer inquiries or complaints about state-regulated financial institutions: (800) 622-0620
Fish & Game
Report poachers and polluters: (888) 334-2258
Franchise Tax Board
Taxpayer information: (800) 852-5711
Office of the Governor
Express a concern about state government: (916) 445-2841
Health Care Services (Medi-Cal)
Questions on health benefits and/or eligibility: (800) 541-5555
Insurance
Consumer Hotline: (800) 927-4357
Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program: (866) 602-8861
Managed Health Care
Complaints against a health maintenance organization (HMO): (888) 466-2219
Motor Vehicles
Appointments for driver license or vehicle registration renewal: (800) 777-0133
Medical Board
Complaints against a doctor and status of a doctor’s license: (800) 633-2322
Parks and Recreation
State campground reservations: (800) 444-7275
Public Utilities
Utility rates, service, and billing problems: (800) 649-7570
Resources, Recycling & Recovery (Calrecycle)
Recycling program information and complaints: (800) 732-9253
State Auditor
Reports or improper governmental activities: (800) 952-5665
Secretary of State
Elections and campaign information, corporations and partnerships, domestic partnerships, state archives: (800) 345-8683 or (916) 653-6814
Transportation
Real time traffic information: (800) 427-7623
Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits or complaints about providers: (800) 952-5626
Workers’ Compensation
Information and assistance: (800) 736-7401