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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 Department of Regulatory Agencies -
The Division of Registrations is now
The Division of Professions and Occupations -
Learn more about those who take care of you.
Healthcare Professions Profiling Program -
What you need to know about the home buying process.
Learn more from the Division of Real Estate -
Health care consumer information
Health Insurance
DORA Top Links
- Licensed Professions and Businesses
- Check License or Disciplinary Actions
- Contact Information
- Healthcare Professions Profiling Program (HPPP)
- Disasters, Severe Weather and Insurance Claims
- Real Estate Contracts and Forms
- Division of Professions and Occupations
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DORA 2013 Regulatory Agenda
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DORA 2013 Strategic Plan
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business enivronment to Colorado.
Consumer protection is our mission.
Executive Director's Office
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DORA's Executive Director's Office provides leadership and support to DORA’s nine divisions. Functions include Accounting and Purchasing, Budgeting, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and the Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform. Barbara J. Kelley, Executive 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 J. Joseph, Commissioner |
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 Grand Junction - Regional Office
Contact the Grand Junction office about claims based in Western Colorado.
222 South 6th Street, Suite 301
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-248-7304
Pueblo - Regional Office
Contact the Pueblo office about claims based in Southern Colorado.
200 West B Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1298
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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
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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 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 |
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 |
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.
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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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Consumers
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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 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 Please call 303-894-1984 for assistance.
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A To obtain a permit, please use the on-line permit system. Click here for an electrical permit or here to obtain a plumbing permit.
To request an inspection, please follow these instructions.
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Professionals
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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 Colorado Business Express is a quick and easy way to find information on starting a business in Colorado.
Please visit https://www.colorado.gov/cbe
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A You will need to register the business name and/or trademark with the Secretary of State's Office and indicate whether the business is a sole proprietorship, LLC, or corporation.
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A Contact the Department of Revenue at 303-238-7378, option 3.
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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Contact
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202 Email
(303) 894-7800 - Phone (303) 894-7693 - Fax
