State resources / California

California Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
California automated dialing-announcing device statutes; state consumer telemarketing rules

Do Not Call

Registry information
State directs consumers to federal National DNC registry

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
Covered ADAD calls prohibited 9 p.m.–9 a.m. California time, subject to exceptions

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Prerequisites
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Private remedy
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Attorney fees
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Limitations
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Defenses / safe harbors
Statutory exceptions apply

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
Government enforcement available

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.

Official Sources

Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.