LIC 603 — Preplacement Appraisal Information
LIC 603 is the California CDSS form titled "Preplacement Appraisal Information". Captures the information the facility needs to decide whether it can meet the person's needs.
Official PDF
The current LIC 603 is published by the California Department of Social Services. We link to the live source rather than hosting a copy, so you always get the latest revision.
Open LIC 603 on cdss.ca.govWho completes it and when
The facility prepares this form and files the completed original in the appropriate record.
Completed before the resident moves in.
How to complete LIC 603
- 1Download the current revision of the form directly from CDSS so you are not working from an outdated copy.
- 2Fill in facility and resident identifying information exactly as it appears in your licensing and resident records.
- 3Complete every section — evaluators read blanks as missing documentation.
- 4Obtain the required signatures and dates before filing.
- 5File the completed form in the resident or facility record. Completed before the resident moves in.
Mistakes evaluators flag
- Using an old revision of the form after CDSS published an update.
- Sections left blank with no explanation.
- Signature or date lines missed on the final page.
Questions about LIC 603
When is LIC 603 used?
Completed before the resident moves in.
Is LIC 603 required for an RCFE?
LIC 603 is not required for every RCFE resident or facility. It applies in the situations described in the form instructions.
Fill this form from data you already have
- Resident, staff, and facility details populate the form fields automatically.
- Track which forms are on file, which are missing, and which are about to expire.
- Incident reports draft the LIC 624 narrative and finalize an immutable PDF.
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RCFE OS is not affiliated with the California Department of Social Services. This guide is operational information for licensees, not legal advice. Always follow the current form instructions and guidance from your licensing analyst.