About Ohio Licenses

Ohio professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Department of Commerce, the Medical Board, the Board of Nursing, and dozens of other specialty boards under R.C. Title 47. The state publishes a unified eLicense portal at elicense.ohio.gov covering medicine, nursing, real estate, cosmetology, and many other license types.

Ohio Licenses

County Records

Accountants
Official Free
Accountancy Board of Ohio database of licensed public accountants (PA), certified public accountants (CPA), and accounting firms.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Adult Care Facilities
Official Free
Ohio Ohio Long Term Care Consumer Guide to certified assisted living (residential care), nursing homes, supportive living, and residential treatment.
🌐 ltcohio.org
Appraisers | FFIEC
Official Free
Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council database of certified appraisers. Select Ohio in the State field.
🌐 asc.gov
Asbestos & Lead
Official Free
Ohio Environmental Licensing search for persons and contractors that offer lead or asbestos testing, inspection, and/or abatement services.
🌐 epa.ohio.gov
Audiologists
Official Free
Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board search for licensed audiologists, audiology aides, firms, conditional, and temporary licensees.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Auto Repair
Official Free
Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Repair licensed auto body shops, collision repair, glass shops, window tinting, mobile repair, and exempt businesses.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Banks
Official Free
National Information Center financial institution search.
🌐 ffiec.gov
Barbers
Official Free
State of Ohio Cosmetology and Barber Board licensee lookup for barbers, barber shops, teachers, barber schools, and chair rentals.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Beer, Wine, Liquor
Official Free
Ohio Department of Commerce Liquor Control licensed liquor agencies, permits, brands, stores, solicitors, manufacturers, distributors, retailers.
🌐 com.ohio.gov
Cemeteries
Official Free
Use this Ohio License Center license lookup for cemeteries and real estate agents and brokers, a curious mix.
🌐 elicense3.com.ohio.gov
Chemical Dependency
Official Free
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board license verification for Chemical Dependency Counselors, Prevention Specialists, and Prevention.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Cosmetology
Official Free
Ohio Cosmetology Board license lookup for cosmetologists, managers, schools & instructors, estheticians, hair designers, salons, manicurists, hair.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Counselors
Official Free
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board database of licensed professional counselors, clinical counselors, marriage and.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Dentists
Official Free
Ohio Dental Board license lookup for dentists, dental hygienists, radiographers, and coronal polishing permits.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Drivers
Official Free
Check your Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle driver license information against BMV records.
🌐 bmv.ohio.gov
Elevator Safety
Official Free
Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance elevator safety database, including test, permit, and inspection records.
🌐 apps.com.ohio.gov
Engineers
Official Free
Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board license lookup for professional engineers and engineering firms.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Fire Protection
Official Free
Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal fire protection database, including: fire protection companies and individuals; fireworks exhibitors.
🌐 elicense7.com.ohio.gov
Fireworks
Official Free
Ohio State Fire Marshall licensed fireworks wholesalers, exhibitors, exhibitor assistants, shippers, and manufacturers.
🌐 elicense7.com.ohio.gov
Health Care Providers
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Ohio Department of Health database of local BCMH health providers, health departments, facilities, pharmacies, and practitioners.
🌐 ohio.gov
Liquor
Official Free
Ohio Division of Liquor Control license search for liquor stores, permit applicants, permit violations, and temporary permit events.
🌐 com.ohio.gov
Liquor - Authorized Agencies
Official Free
Browse the Ohio Department of Commerce directory of liquor licenses to view type, store number, address, phone, county, agent and contract date.
🌐 com.ohio.gov
Liquor - Canceled Permits
Official Free
Browse the Ohio Department of Commerce directory of canceled liquor licenses to view permit number, name, address, class and code, sorted by county.
🌐 com.ohio.gov
Liquor - Temporary
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Browse the Ohio Department of Commerce directory of currently approved liquor licenses by county to view type, store number, address, phone, county.
🌐 com.ohio.gov
Lobbyists
Official Free
Search the Ohio Legislative Inspector General database of registered legislative agents and executive agency lobbyists registered in Ohio and their.
🌐 www2.jlec-olig.state.oh.us
Ministers
Official Free
Ohio Secretary of State database of ministers approved by the Ohio Secretary of State to solemnize marriages in Ohio.
🌐 recordssearch.ohiosos.gov
Nurses
Official Free
State of Ohio Board of Nursing licensing database for registered and licensed practical, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse anesthetists.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Optometrists
Official Free
Ohio Vision Professionals Board search for licensed practicing, therapeutic, and diagnostic Optometrists.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Orthotists
Official Free
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) license verification for Orthotists.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Pedorthists
Official Free
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPAT) license verification for Pedorthists.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Physical Therapists
Official Free
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Board license verification for physical therapists.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Podiatrists
Official Free
Search the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association member database by last name, city and/or zip to view corresponding info, office, address, phone, fax.
🌐 opma.org
Police Officers | Special
Official Free
Database of Special Police Officers who are appointed by the Ohio Secretary of State and provide law enforcement support to banks, railroad.
🌐 ohiosos.gov
Proprietary Schools
Official Free
Search the Ohio State Board of Proprietary School Registration by school name, county of operation or program type keyword to view corresponding.
🌐 ohio.gov
Prosthetists
Official Free
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPAT) license for Prosthetists.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Psychologists
Official Free
Ohio Psychology Board license verification for psychologists, certified behavior analysts, and school psychologists.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Social Workers
Official Free
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board licensee lookup for social workers, assistants, and trainees.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov
Stock Brokers
Official Free
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) license search for stock brokers, investment professionals, and firms.
🌐 brokercheck.finra.org
Veterinarians
Official Free
Ohio Veterinary Board license verification for Veterinary businesses, Veterinarians, and Veterinary Technicians.
🌐 elicense.ohio.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify a Ohio business or professional license?

Ohio publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.

Where do I check a contractor license?

Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.

How do I look up a real estate or medical license?

State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.

Are license lookups free?

Yes — state license verification services are free.