Device and Point of Sale (POS) Registration

Each scale, submeter, gas pump, taximeter, or other commercial device or point-of-sale system used by a business or retail operation must be registered regularly with the County. Learn more about how to register your device or pay your registration fee online below. 

Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems

Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems

Each retail store or business that has a point-of-sale (POS) system as defined by California law must be registered and routinely tested for price accuracy. These devices need to be registered and approved for use each year.
Scales and Meters

Scales and Meters

Any business that operates a commercial weighing and measuring device in San Diego County, such as grocery stores, coffee shops, gas stations, recyclers, airports, etc., is responsible for registering their devices. These devices need to be registered and approved for use each year.
Submeters

Submeters

Water, gas, and electric utility submeters (often used in mobile home parks, condos, apartments, and marinas) must be registered and tested in the County Meter Lab before use and every 10 years.
Taximeters and Odometers

Taximeters and Odometers

Taxi owners are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the meter being used. Annual registration is the responsibility of the person who owns or uses these devices.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY STATE AND COUNTY LAWS BEFORE USE
Scales and meters used commercially must be inspected and registered before being placed in service.  Retail establishments that use point-of-sale (POS) systems, as defined by California law, must be registered and are routinely tested for pricing accuracy.  Registration fees offset the cost of inspection and testing to ensure commercial devices are in compliance and that retailers honor the lowest posted price.

Device forms:
Scales and meters must be type approved to be used in commercial trade.

Point-of-Sale (POS) Forms:
All POS systems used for retail customers in California must have a customer price display.

Pay Online:

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