“Service agent” means any person employed by a service agency to repair a commercial device. Device means any weighing or measuring equipment, contrivance, or instrument used, for determining weight or measure, that is used for commercial purposes. Commencing on January 1, 2001, no person shall be employed  by a service agency as a service agent unless he or she possesses  a current license. Applicants for a service agent license shall pass a written examination on the laws and regulations governing weights and measures.

Service Agent examination test is regularly scheduled on the third Tuesday of the month. Testing begins at 8:00 AM. There is a $35.00 fee for the exam.

If you are interested in becoming a service agent and would like to take the exam, please complete the following form and fax it to (408) 286-2460.

For more information visit the Santa Clara County Division of Weights and Measures or call (408) 918-4601.

• Service Agent Appointment Request Form