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Occupational Participants in Horse Racing License
License Description All occupations directly connected with racing, such as owner, trainer, driver, jockey, jockey agent, racing official, association officer or director, veterinarian, pari-mutuel employee, valet, horseshoer, exercise rider, groom, stable employee, association employee, etc. Fees: Application: none; Examination: depends on license classification; License: $15 to $300 depending on license classification ( for more detail information, please visit CHRB Web site http://www.chrb.ca.gov and link to "Listing of Occupational Licenses and Fees"). Examination Frequency: Varies by type of license. Exam Locations: At track where live racing is in progress. Experience Requirement: Experience and training levels set in California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Div. 4. Average Time to Process Application: 1 hour. Renewal Period: 3-year period expiring in birth month for all classes except grooms and stable employees which are 1-year period expiring December 31. Special License Requirements: Veterinarians also must be licensed by the Veterinary Examiners Board. Comments: not available Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Division 4, Section 1481; Business and Professions Code, Sections 19480 and 19510.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
California Horse Racing Board
1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263 6000
Active Status Active
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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