Divisions & Programs

The Ohio Department of Commerce is the state’s chief regulatory agency. We protect people, property, and assets through our work with businesses.

The agency has seven divisions: Financial Institutions, Industrial Compliance, Liquor Control, Real Estate & Professional Licensing, Securities, State Fire Marshal, and Unclaimed Funds. We also are home to three significant programs: Manufactured Homes, Medical Marijuana Control, and Video Service Authorization.

Commerce is not funded through the state’s General Revenue Fund, we are self-supported through fees. Our agency issues nearly 600,000 licenses, permits, registrations and certifications each year in various professions, industries, and commercial enterprises.

Financial Institutions (DFI)

DFI regulates Ohio’s state-chartered financial institutions, and licenses and regulates non-depository institutions, such as money transmitters.
Industrial Compliance (DIC)

DIC regulates work and licenses individuals in the construction, mechanical system, maintenance, and wage & hour sectors
Liquor Control (DOLC)

DOLC is responsible for controlling the manufacturing, distributing, licensing, regulation, and merchandising of beer, wine, mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor. We will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4th. We will reopen, Tuesday, July 5th at 8am.
Real Estate & Professional Licensing (REPL)

REPL licenses Ohio's real estate brokers, salespeople, appraisers, home inspectors and more. The division also regulates Ohio cemeteries.
Securities

The Division of Securities administers and enforces the Ohio Securities Act, licensing professionals and registering securities offered for sale to Ohioans.
State Fire Marshal (SFM)

SFM safeguards the public, its property and the environment from fire and related risks through education, regulation, investigation and enforcement.
Unclaimed Funds

The Division of Unclaimed Funds reunites Ohioans with lost or forgotten money and property, but also works with organizations to identify those assets for reporting.
Manufactured Homes Program (MHP)

This program has jurisdiction over the installation of manufactured homes, the licensing of park operators, installers, dealers, and more. We also certify and regulate inspectors.
Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP)

The MMCP is comprised of three state agencies. The Department of Commerce is responsible for the licensing and regulation of cultivators, processors, and testing labs.
Video Service Authorization (VSA)

The VSA Program regulates the cable TV industry in Ohio. Additionally, the program helps cable TV subscribers through its cable complaint hotline.

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Divisions & Programs

Divisions & Programs

Financial Institutions (DFI)

Industrial Compliance (DIC)

Liquor Control (DOLC)

Real Estate & Professional Licensing (REPL)

Securities

State Fire Marshal (SFM)

Unclaimed Funds

Manufactured Homes Program (MHP)

Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP)

Video Service Authorization (VSA)