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Notice: The DMV/HCD Certificate (CDTFA-111) has a new look effective May 2026.

If you have been affected by a California disaster, please refer to our State of Emergency Tax Relief page for a list of declared disasters and instructions on how to apply for relief.

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We strive to provide a website that is easy to use and understand. Our goal is to provide a good web experience for all visitors.

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Certification date

June 5, 2025

Accessibility Technology Inquiry

The undersigned certify that, as of June 5, 2025, the website of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is designed, developed, and maintained to be accessible. This denotes compliance with the following:

  • California Government Code Sections 7405, 11135, and 11546.1
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium
  • At a minimum Level AA success criteria
Trista Gonzalez Signature
June 25, 2025
Trista Gonzalez
Director
Scott Capulong Signature
June 6, 2025
Scott Capulong
Chief Information Officer