Welcome to the Made in California Application Portal

Our online application takes about 20 minutes to complete. If you need to, you'll be able to save your work and return to finish your application at a later time.

Once it's submitted, we'll review your application and email you a response within 5 business days. If approved, we'll contact you via email and ask you to log into the portal again to complete the payment process, sign your license agreement, and download your Marketing Toolkit. You'll then be a registered licensee of the Made in California label.

Step 1: Get Oriented Before You Begin

• Download the Application Guide (PDF): Download here.
  Download our helpful PDF for a summary of program requirements, important definitions, and tips to help you complete your application smoothly.

Step 2: Create an Account

New to the portal? Set up your account in just a few clicks:

1. Click Create Account
2. Enter your business information
3. Click Create Account to complete registration

Already registered? Skip to Step 3 to login.

Step 3: Login to Get Started

Secure access made simple with a one-time code:

1. Enter your email and click Email Key
2. Check your inbox for a 6-digit code
3. Enter the code and click Login

Email keys expire after 60 minutes - request a new one if needed.

Commonly Asked Questions

Why didn't I receive an access key?
It may take a few minutes to arrive in your inbox. Make sure that you entered the same email you used to create your account. Also, look in your spam or junk folder.
Emails come from noreply@madeincalifornia.ca.gov - be sure to add this to your safe sender list.

How do I edit my account profile?
Edit your profile by clicking on your user name in the top-right corner of the application and selecting "edit my profile."
NOTE: if you change your email address, use the new address to login for your next session.

1. GO-Biz complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an applicant is unable to complete the online application due to a disability or requires technical support, please click on the GO-Biz IT Support Portal directly instead of using the Made in California Contact Us inbox.

2. Some email servers may delay delivery. If you don't receive your access key within 30 minutes, try the following:

1. Ask your IT team to allow emails from noreply@madeincalifornia.ca.gov
2. Use an alternate email provider like Gmail, Yahoo, etc.