Consumers are urged to visit the Division of Professional Licensure’s website at www.mass.gov/dpl and select the check a license option to determine whether a professional they are considering doing business with is licensed and in good standing.
The Division of Professional Licensure is a regulatory agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The agency is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and the integrity of the licensing process for approximately 330,000 licensees across 43 trades and professions under the jurisdiction of 31 Boards of Registration
| License | Get a License | Look Up a License | File a Complaint | State Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Companies | Info / Apply | Search | File Complaint | Division of Banks |
| Investment Advisors | Info / Apply | (617) 727-3548 | File Complaint | Sec of St. Securities Division. |
| Home Inspectors | Info / Apply | Search | File Complaint | Division of Professional Licensure |
| Insurance Producer (formerly Agent, Broker, etc) | Info / Apply | 617-521-7794 | File Complaint | Insurance |
| Mortgage Lenders and Brokers | Info / Apply | Search | File Complaint | Division of Banks |
| Real Estate Appraisers | Info / Apply | Search | File Complaint | Division of Professional Licensure |
| Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons | Info / Apply | Search | File Complaint | Division of Professional Licensure |
