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News  Technology Modernization at the Division of Occupational Licensure

5/21/2025
  • Division of Occupational Licensure

The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) is proud to announce the launch of electronic Licensing, Inspections, Permitting, Software Engine (eLIPSE). eLIPSE is a modern, user-friendly licensing platform that will make it easier to access licensing and permitting services. 

UPDATE

The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) is proud to announce the launch of electronic Licensing, Inspections, Permitting, Software Engine (eLIPSE). eLIPSE is a modern, user-friendly licensing platform that will make it easier to access licensing and permitting services.

The first release of the eLIPSE platform is scheduled for Monday, June 16 and includes the following two Boards and their associated support functions: 

  • Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons  
  • Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters 

Constituents, licensees, and applicants seeking services related to the Boards part of the first release will use eLIPSE to: 

  • Apply for, renew, and check the status of licenses and permits
  • Manage and update information on existing licenses
  • File a complaint
  • Search for a license 
  • Request support online

Note: You will not need an account to search for a license or a permit.

All other DOL Boards’ licensing, inspection, and permitting services will continue to use existing system platforms until further notice.  

Stay tuned for more updates! 

  • Division of Occupational Licensure 

    The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), through its boards and offices, licenses and regulates more than 500,000 individuals, businesses, and schools to engage in over 100 trades and professions in Massachusetts.
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