Licenses Offered by OCABR Agencies

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation oversees five regulatory agencies that license various companies and individuals throughout Massachusetts: The Division of Banks, Division of Insurance, Division of Occupational Licensure, Division of Standards, and Department of Telecommunications and Cable. Find a comprehensive list of licensing resources below.

Division of Banks Licenses

• Mortgage Loan Originator license
• Mortgage company license
• Consumer finance company license
• Debt collector license or loan servicer registration
• Check casher license
• Money transmitter license

Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System & Registry overview 
The Division of Banks is part of the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System & Registry (NMLS). NMLS is a collaborative effort among state regulators to bring greater efficiencies and accountability to the supervision of the financial services industries.

Division of Insurance Licenses

• Individual and Business Entity Licensing
• Insurance Company Licensing

Division of Occupational Licensure

The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) oversees boards, which license and regulate more than 167 trades and professions in Massachusetts. 

• Renew your occupational board license with eLIPSE
• Licensing benefits for active military, spouses, and veterans

Division of Standards

• Anti-freeze licensing
• Auctioneer licensing
• Hawker and peddler licensing
• Motor fuel licensing
• Motor vehicle damage and glass repair shops
• Promotor licensing

Department of Telecommunications and Cable Licenses

• Cable Television and licenses
• Payphone provider registration
• Third party verification (TPV) service provider registration
• DTC forms and applications