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DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission.
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Welcome to the
Executive Director's Office -
Department of Regulatory Agencies
Consumer Protection is our Mission. -
Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform
Policy and Research (Sunrise, Sunset and Rule Reviews)
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission.
As the state’s regulatory department, DORA’s mission is consumer protection and it is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. The agencies of DORA are:
Civil Rights Division
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DORA's Civil Rights Division works to eliminate discrimination in employment, housing and places of public accommodation under Colorado Civil Rights Laws. Steven Chavez, Director |
Division of Banking
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DORA’s Division of Banking protects consumers by conducting examinations of all state-chartered or licensed financial institutions under its supervision, to preserve public trust in the Colorado banking industry. Fred Joseph, Commissioner |
Division of Financial Services
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DORA’s Division of Financial Services works to protect public interest and preserve public trust by regulating the business of state chartered credit unions, savings and loan associations and the financial activities of life care institutions under its supervision. Chris Myklebust, Commissioner |
Division of Insurance
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DORA's Division of Insurance regulates the insurance industry and assists consumers and other stakeholders with insurance issues. Jim Riesberg, Commissioner |
Division of Professions and Occupations
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DORA's Division of Professions and Occupations licenses over 50 professions, occupations and businesses in Colorado. Lauren Larson, Director |
Division of Securities
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DORA’s Division of Securities protects investors and maintains public confidence in the securities markets while avoiding unreasonable burdens on participants in the capital markets. Fred J. Joseph, Commissioner |
Division of Real Estate
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DORA's Division of Real Estate protects real estate consumers by licensing and enforcing laws for real estate brokers, mortgage brokers and appraisers. Marcia Waters, Director |
Office of Consumer Counsel
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DORA's Office of Consumer Counsel represents the interests of residential, small business and agricultural consumers before the Public Utilities Commission. William Levis, Director |
Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform
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DORA's Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform enhances consumer protection through reviews of regulation and policy throughout state government to ensure that regulation is necessary, effective, consistent, flexible and fair. Bruce Harrelson, Director |
Public Utilities Commission
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DORA's Public Utilities Commission serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state. Doug Dean, Director |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is the state’s regulatory department. DORA’s mission is consumer protection and it is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
The agencies of DORA are: Banking, Civil Rights, Consumer Counsel, Financial Services, Insurance, Professions and Occupations, Public Utilities Commission, Real Estate, and Securities.
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A Licensing information can be found by visiting the website of the Division responsible for regulating the profession, occupation or business. Please use our list of regulated professions, occupations and businesses to find the appropriate Division to obtain licensing information.
Click here for a list of regulated professions, occupations and businesses
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A Licensing information can be found by visiting the website of the Division responsible for regulating the profession, occupation or business. Please use our list of regulated professions, occupations and businesses to find the appropriate Division to obtain licensing information.
Click here for a list of regulated professions, occupations and businesses
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A Complaints may be filed with the Division responsible for regulating the profession, occupation or business you wish to file the complaint against. Please use our list of regulated professions, occupations and businesses to find the appropriate Division to file your complaint with.
Click here for a list of regulated professions, occupations and businesses
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A Colorado Business Express is a quick and easy way to find information on starting a business in Colorado.
Please visit https://www.colorado.gov/apps/jboss/cbe//
Complaints relating to persons licensed by any board or agency in the Department may be directed to the Department's Citizen Advocate in the Executive Director's Office or to the Executive Director. The Executive Director or the Citizen Advocate may assign the complaint to the appropriate division, board or agency for review and response. The Executive Director may assign complaints for investigation, or take whatever action deemed appropriate under the circumstances of the complaint.
Complaints may also be filed with the Division responsible for regulating the profession, occupation or business you wish to file the complaint against. Please use our list of regulated professions, occupations and businesses to find the appropriate Division to file your complaint with.
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1560 Broadway, Suite 110, Denver, CO 80202 Email
(303) 894-7855 - Phone (303) 894-7885 - Fax
