2175 agencies across 51 states
Issuing agency directory
Knowing which office is responsible is often the hardest part of a first filing. Pick a state to see the offices that issue there, what each one covers and how to reach them.
- CaliforniaCA SOS · CDPH · BBC · CDSS CCLD · CDTFA · FTB and 131 more137 agencies · 25 jurisdictions · 413 permits
- TexasTDLR · Texas Secretary of State · TABC · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Texas Department of State Health Services · HHS and 207 more213 agencies · 70 jurisdictions · 999 permits
- FloridaSunbiz · DBPR · DBPR H&R · DBPR · CILB · DCF and 128 more134 agencies · 22 jurisdictions · 267 permits
- New YorkNYSDOS · NYSDOH · NYSDOS DLS · NYSDOL · NYSDTF · NYSED OP and 31 more37 agencies · 11 jurisdictions · 129 permits
- PennsylvaniaBCCO · PDA · OCDEL · PA L&I · PA DOR · PA OAG and 49 more55 agencies · 14 jurisdictions · 143 permits
- IllinoisIDFPR · IDPH · Illinois SOS · DCEO · IDEC · Illinois Department of Public Health, Plumbing Program and 40 more46 agencies · 10 jurisdictions · 168 permits
- OhioODH · ODT · Ohio SOS · OCILB · DCY · OSCBB and 52 more58 agencies · 10 jurisdictions · 198 permits
- GeorgiaGeorgia SOS · Georgia DPH · Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors · DECAL · Georgia DOR · Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers and 46 more52 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 105 permits
- North CarolinaNC SOS · NCDHHS · North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Investigative Services Unit · BBEE · North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners · NCDOR and 51 more57 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 226 permits
- MichiganMDARD · LARA BPL · LARA · Michigan Department of State, Business Licensing Section · LARA BCC · MiLEAP and 40 more46 agencies · 12 jurisdictions · 158 permits
- New JerseyDORES · New Jersey Department of Health, Public Health and Food Protection Program · NJ MVC · New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Division of Consumer Affairs · New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing · New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Drug Control Unit and 59 more65 agencies · 17 jurisdictions · 114 permits
- VirginiaSCC · VDH · Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for Contractors · DHP · VDOE · DPOR and 38 more44 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 113 permits
- WashingtonWashington SOS · L&I · Washington DOH · DOR BLS · DCYF · Washington State Department of Health, Veterinary Board of Governors and 36 more42 agencies · 10 jurisdictions · 137 permits
- ArizonaACC · ADHS · Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board · ADOR · AZ ROC · AVMEB and 30 more36 agencies · 10 jurisdictions · 120 permits
- TennesseeTennessee SOS · Tennessee Department of Health, Environmental Health Program · Tennessee Department of Revenue · Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors · Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners · Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and 40 more46 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 107 permits
- MassachusettsSOC · DPH · Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering, Division of Occupational Licensure · Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine, Division of Occupational Licensure · EEC · DOR and 13 more19 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 37 permits
- IndianaIndiana SOS · IDOH · PLA · Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine · DOR · FSSA and 33 more39 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 95 permits
- MarylandSDAT · Maryland Department of Health, Office of Food Protection · Comptroller of Maryland, Revenue Administration Division · Comptroller of Maryland, State License Bureau · MHIC · Maryland Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division and 41 more47 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 98 permits
- MissouriMissouri SOS · DHSS · Missouri DOR · Missouri Division of Professional Registration · DESE · Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau, Dealer Licensing Section and 33 more39 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 101 permits
- WisconsinDFI · DATCP · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Industry Services · Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Bureau of Consumer Protection · DCF · Wisconsin Department of Revenue and 31 more37 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 105 permits
- ColoradoColorado SOS · CDEC · CDPHE · Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations · Colorado Auto Industry Division, Department of Revenue · Colorado DOR and 34 more40 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 102 permits
- MinnesotaDLI · Minnesota SOS · MDH · Minnesota Board of Barber Examiners · Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners · Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine and 34 more40 agencies · 10 jurisdictions · 125 permits
- South CarolinaSCDOR · SCDA · South Carolina SOS · South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation · SC LLR · South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and 23 more29 agencies · 6 jurisdictions · 58 permits
- AlabamaADOR · Alabama SOS · ADPH · Alabama Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax Division · ABOC · Alabama DHR and 88 more94 agencies · 21 jurisdictions · 229 permits
- LouisianaLSLBC · Louisiana SOS · LDH · Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners · LSBVM · LDOE and 32 more38 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 110 permits
- KentuckyDHBC · Kentucky DOR · Kentucky SOS · CHFS · Kentucky Board of Barbering · Kentucky Board of Cosmetology and 15 more21 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 55 permits
- OregonOregon SOS · Oregon Department of Revenue · OHA · CCB · DELC · HLO and 27 more33 agencies · 6 jurisdictions · 88 permits
- OklahomaOklahoma SOS · OSDH · OKDHS · ONMVC · Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering · OSBVME and 26 more32 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 96 permits
- ConnecticutDCP · Connecticut SOTS · CT DPH · Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations · CT DMV · DRS and 21 more27 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 65 permits
- UtahDOPL · Utah DCCC · UDAF · MVED · DLBC · Utah State Tax Commission and 31 more37 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 164 permits
- NevadaNevada SOS · SNHD · DMV OBL · Nevada Department of Taxation · DWSS · Nevada State Board of Cosmetology and 25 more31 agencies · 6 jurisdictions · 95 permits
- IowaDIAL · Iowa SOS · Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine · Iowa HHS · IDR · Iowa DOT and 33 more39 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 108 permits
- ArkansasADH · Arkansas SOS · ACLB · DFA · Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners · DCCECE and 14 more20 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 54 permits
- KansasKansas SOS · KDA · KDOR · Kansas Attorney General, Roofing Registration Unit · Kansas Board of Cosmetology · KBVE and 32 more38 agencies · 8 jurisdictions · 83 permits
- MississippiMississippi SOS · MSBOC · MSDH · Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine · DOR · MMVC and 13 more19 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 39 permits
- New MexicoNew Mexico SOS · NMED · TRD · New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine · CID and 32 more38 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 95 permits
- NebraskaNebraska SOS · DHHS · NDA · Nebraska Department of Labor, Contractor Registration · Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners · Nebraska Department of Revenue and 36 more42 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 92 permits
- IdahoDOPL · Idaho SOS · Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Public Health · Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Food Protection Program · Idaho State Tax Commission · ITD and 28 more34 agencies · 9 jurisdictions · 120 permits
- West VirginiaWV SOS · West Virginia State Tax Division · West Virginia Bureau for Public Health · West Virginia Division of Labor · West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and 19 more25 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 72 permits
- HawaiiDCCA PVL · DCCA BREG · Hawaii Department of Health, Food Safety Branch · Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing Program · Hawaii Department of Taxation · DPP and 22 more28 agencies · 5 jurisdictions · 97 permits
- New HampshireOPLC · NH SOS · DHHS · DRA · DMV · New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit and 13 more19 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 64 permits
- MaineMaine SOS · Maine CDC · Maine Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division · DACF · Maine Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, Traffic Division · OCFS and 16 more22 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 55 permits
- MontanaMontana SOS · DPHHS · Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists · Montana Board of Plumbers · Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine · DLI BSD and 19 more25 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 71 permits
- Rhode IslandRI SOS · Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Food Protection · RI DLT · RICRB · RI DBR · Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Hairdressing and Barbering and 15 more21 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 56 permits
- DelawareDelaware Department of State, Division of Corporations · Delaware Division of Revenue · Delaware Division of Public Health, Office of Food Protection · Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Division of Professional Regulation · Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners, Division of Professional Regulation · Delaware Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners and 22 more28 agencies · 7 jurisdictions · 92 permits
- South DakotaSouth Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services · South Dakota Department of Revenue · South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Protection · South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners · South Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners · South Dakota Cosmetology Commission and 15 more21 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 57 permits
- North DakotaNorth Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services Division · North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Lodging Division · North Dakota Board of Barber Examiners · North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners · North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Services · North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner and 18 more24 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 57 permits
- AlaskaCBPL · Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Food Safety and Sanitation Program · Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section · CCPO · ARSSTC · City and Borough of Juneau, Community Development Department and 11 more17 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 59 permits
- District of ColumbiaDLCP · OTR · DLCP · DC Health · DOB · DC Health and 1 more7 agencies · 2 jurisdictions · 18 permits
- VermontVermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division · Vermont Department of Health, Food and Lodging Program · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety · OPR · CDD · DEC and 10 more16 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 62 permits
- WyomingWyoming Secretary of State, Business Division · CHS · Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners · Wyoming Board of Cosmetology · Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine · DFS and 15 more21 agencies · 4 jurisdictions · 59 permits