Commerce Division of Securities  
 

LICENSING

The Licensing Section administers the licensing provisions of the Securities Act, which require that all individuals and entities who engage in purchases, sales, or providing advice concerning securities be licensed by the Division, or properly exempted from licensure. The Licensing Section issues licenses to securities dealers, salespersons, investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, SEC-registered investment adviser notice filers, and investment officers in accordance with the Securities Act.

The Licensing Section investigates license applicants, administers the annual license renewal program, and maintains certain records of and responds to public inquiries about former and current licenses. The Licensing Section also includes field examiners, who conduct on-site examinations of investment advisoers, securities dealers, and issuers of securities to ensure compliance with the Securities Act.

Contact Phone Number
Examination Inquiries 614-644-7465
Licensing Fax 614-466-1081
Licensing Inquiries 614-466-3440