Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
To complete an Owner Submittal in the CLEaR system, follow the instructions on this page. Each owner listed on a license application is required to complete their own Owner Submittal as part of the licensing process.
This guide covers key steps:
- Entering your application number
- Completing owner attestations
- Uploading required documents
- Submitting your Owner Submittal
Each owner listed on a license application must complete a separate Owner Submittal as part of the licensing process. Review all information for accuracy before submitting. After all owners have submitted their required information, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) will review the application.
If the application is approved, DCC will send instructions on how to pay the annual license fee. Your license will be issued after the annual license fee has been paid.
Note: For paying the annual license fee online, the process is identical to this guide: Paying the application fees
Owner submittal
After logging in, click the Owner Submittal tab.
General disclaimer
Review the General Disclaimer and check the box to accept it. Then select Continue to move to the next page.
Application number verification
Enter the Application ID associated with the owner. The system will display a verification message (for example, “Application ID verified, Type: Distributor Application”). Select Continue to proceed.
Owner attestations
Enter the owner’s Country of Birth, then answer the required Yes or No questions. At the bottom of the page, type your full legal name to electronically sign the application. Select Continue to move the next page.
Employment history
In the Employment History section, click Add a Row. A window will open where you can enter your current Job Title, Company Name and City.
Other cannabis licenses
In the Other Cannabis License section, list any cannabis related licenses you hold. Include the Agency (DCC), License Number, Type, and the Date Issued. If you do not hold any other cannabis licenses, leave the section blank.
Other cannabis licenses denied
In the Cannabis License Denied section, list any license for which you were issued a denial, revocation, or sanction for unlicensed activity. Include the License Type Denied, License Authority, and Denial Date. If you have not been denied a license, leave this section blank. Select Continue to move to the next page.
Required documents
In the Required Documents section, upload your government-issues photo ID. Additional documents may be required based on your earlier responses.
Click Add to upload a document, then select Open to attach it. A green confirmation box will appear when the upload is successful. Select Continue to proceed.
A green confirmation box will appear when the upload is successful. Select Continue to move to the next page.
Review
On the Review page, you may review and edit the information you entered earlier. At the bottom of the page, check the box to electronically sign and attest to the statement. Select Continue to submit.
A success message will appear on your account page.
Contact us
By email: licensing@cannabis.ca.gov or by phone: 1-844-61-CA-DCC (844-612-2322).
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CLEaR: Paying the application fee
The next step in completing your application is to pay the required application fee. You can pay online with a credit or debit card, make a cash payment at a Department of Cannabis Control office, or mail in a check. To begin, go to your My Records list and find the application marked Waiting for Payment. Follow the…