Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL)

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.

Who we serve

The Division of Occupational Licensure (“DOL”), an agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, is responsible for oversight of 26 boards of registration, as well as the Office of Public Safety and Inspections and the Office of Private Occupational School Education.  Collectively, DOL boards and offices license and regulate more than 500,000 individuals, businesses, and schools to engage in over 100 trades and professions in Massachusetts.   

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Recent news & announcements

News

10th Edition of the State Building Code Board of Building Regulations and Standards 

10/11/2024 Division of Occupational Licensure

Effective October 11, 2024, the 10th Edition of the State Building Code will take effect.

News

Technology Modernization of the Division of Occupational Licensure 

9/17/2024 Division of Occupational Licensure

DOL Technology Modernization

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Contact us

Phone

MassRelay (TTY & ASCII) 711

Address

Main
1000 Washington Street
Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118
Springfield
436 Dwight Street
Springfield , MA 01103

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