(a) The registration shall include the applicant's legal name, business name or names (if different), mailing address, physical address, and business email address. The registration shall also specify whether the applicant is a sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or joint venture, and shall identify the principal owners, officers, or other persons having authority to act on behalf of the business.

(b) The registration shall include the Contractors State License Board license number for any applicant who is required to be licensed by that Board. Other applicants shall identify the type and number of any professional license, permit, or other form of authorization from an agency of the State of California, if any, that applies to their work.

(c) Either in addition to or in lieu of direct evidence of compliance with the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subdivision (a)(2) of Labor Code Section 1725.5, the Labor Commissioner may require applicants to certify under penalty of perjury to their compliance with those requirements.

(d) Notwithstanding any certifications required in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, the Labor Commissioner may require an applicant to provide independent proof of compliance with any of the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subdivision (a)(2) of Labor Code Section 1725.5, and the Labor Commissioner may also consult court and agency records, including but not limited to insurance coverage records maintained by the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, to determine if an applicant is in compliance with those requirements.