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Any person can request a transcript or administrative record of their Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) proceeding by contacting the administrative records coordinator at OAH.

Those who participate in mediations and hearings can provide their feedback by submitting a survey to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

View information on how to request a hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings’ (OAH) General Jurisdiction Division.

Any person can use the search system to look up decisions for DDS cases handled by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

View contract information for certified shorthand reporter services by region, including vendor information, rates, and fees. 

State agencies can purchase copies of past and current legislative bills, books, pamphlets, histories, files, and other items to stay informed. A subscription service is also available.  

Clients can request graphic design for small and large projects, including branded items, promotional materials, informational publications, and more. Design projects are for print, on-screen and online use. 

California public K–12 schools, community colleges, and state-owned and leased essential services buildings must obtain certification of construction from the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Masonry Special Inspector through the Division of the State Architect (DSA) by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Testing laboratories can apply to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for evaluation and acceptance to provide construction material testing and special inspection services on projects under DSA jurisdiction.

City and county offices collect a fee from applicants for local business licenses, report revenue to the Division of the State Architect (DSA), and submit a portion of the fee to DSA. 

California public K–12 schools, community colleges, essential services buildings and various other state-owned and leased facilities can track every step of the Division of the State Architect's review and oversight of their construction ...

California public K–12 schools, community colleges,essential services buildings and various other state-owned and leased facilities must submit plans to the Division of the State Architect to ensure they comply with code requirements and obtain DSA ...

Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Shotcrete Special Inspector through the Division of the State Architect (DSA) by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Glulam Special Inspector  through the Division of the State Architect (DSA) by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Qualified individuals can apply for Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification through the Division of the State Architect (DSA) by establishing eligibility and passing the examination. 

State agencies that have real property that is excess to program needs can lease property for various uses.

Governmental clients in state-owned facilities can utilize services through special repair, operations, and maintenance programs.

State agencies can request environmental and historical consulting services for their building in preparation for environmental review and planning documents for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)...

State department or agencies seeking the authority to perform alterations to an existing state-owned facility may request the Delegation of Public Works Projects (Form 23).

State agencies can obtain real property appraisal-related services through the Department of General Services (DGS).  

State agencies can request planning services in privately leased space from dedicated space planners in their region.

State agencies can obtain real property acquisition services subject to State Public Works Board Approval, Transactional Services, and Real Estate Title Due Diligence Analysis through the Real Property Services Section.

Departments that wish to declare a state-owned real property as excess to their future needs can contact the Asset Enhancement/Surplus Sales (AE/SS) Unit.