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Payment Options

General Information

• License fees are due within 90 calendar days from the license fee invoice date. Application is disqualified if the payment is not received during that time.
• We do not accept payment plans; We do not accept split payments.
• We do not accept payments in person except for cash by appointment only.
• Please send any payment related questions CDFA.CalCannabis_Payments@cdfa.ca.gov
• Tutorial on how to pay your application or license fee in the CalCannabis Licensing System
• New Cannabis Cultivation Application, License, and Renewal Fees

Cash Payments

• Cash payments are not applied immediately and can cause a delay in processing.
• Appointments are based on current volume

• Must attach invoice PDF copy to appt email
• An appointment is required to pay fees by cash.
• Applicant must have an Invoice to pay with cash.
• Payments will only be accepted for the exact amount listed on the invoice.
• Applicants are encouraged to have money in denomination order.

Online Payments

• Online payments can be made through Accela.
• Credit card and Echeck options are available.
• Payments are applied immediately to the account.
• Payments show on applicants' statement as "Dept of Food and Agriculture".

Checks, Money Orders, Cashier Checks

Before submitting a payment through the mail, please consider an alternative payment method.

Please keep in mind important deadlines when mailing payments.

Returned Checks are subject to a $25 Dishonored Check Fee issued to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

If you choose to mail in your payment, please note:

• We do not accept cash payment through the mail.
• Payments will only be accepted for the exact amount listed on the invoice.
• Payments submitted by mail may take several weeks for the Department to receive, which could cause a delay processing.