CNC Machinist License Requirements in California
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: California Department of Industrial Relations
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
California does not require a statewide license for CNC Machinists. The California Department of Industrial Relations and Department of Consumer Affairs do not regulate this occupation at the state level. NIMS and other industry certifications are common.