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File a complaint against an occupational board licensee

Although most interactions with our 580,000 licensees have satisfactory outcomes, consumers have the right to file a complaint if they feel as though a licensee or unlicensed individual has violated the standards of professional conduct.

Division of Occupational Licensure

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What you need

To file a complaint, please visit the Commonwealth’s eLIPSE platform and follow the instructions for creating an account. All complaints must be filed electronically. 

How to file

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In cases where it can be proven that a licensee or unlicensed individual or business has violated an applicable statute or regulation or is not safely practicing their trade or profession, DOL may open a complaint and conduct an investigation in coordination with the appropriate board of registration. Grounds for complaints may include, among other things, failure to adhere to standards of practice, fraud, fraudulent procurement of a license, misuse of client funds or records, negligence, practice while impaired by alcohol or drugs, sexual misconduct, and unlicensed practice.

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