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  • COMMERCE
    Welcome to the Ohio Department of Commerce
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    OVERVIEW

    The Ohio Department of Commerce is the State’s chief regulatory agency.

    Our mission is to promote prosperity for businesses and the state by protecting what matters most to Ohioans.

    The Department of Commerce is self-supporting, through fees. We issue nearly 600,000 licenses, permits, registrations and certifications each year in various professions, industries and commercial enterprises.

    The Department is made of up eight divisions. Through the divisions, we regulate banks and savings institutions, credit unions, mortgage lenders and consumer finance businesses; Securities professionals and products; real estate professionals and cable television; and medical marijuana cultivators and processors. The Division of Liquor Control is a part of the Department of Commerce, as is the Division of the State Fire Marshal. We regulate the building industry through the Division of Industrial Compliance and collect and hold Unclaimed Funds until we can return the money to its rightful owner.

    The Department of Commerce is proud to provide excellent customer service. If you do not find what you are looking for on this site, please contact us, we would be happy to assist you.

    DIRECTOR
    DIRECTOR
    SHERYL MAXFIELD
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    Sheryl Maxfield was appointed director of the Department of Commerce in January 2019 by Governor Mike DeWine. She serves as a member of the Governor’s cabinet and is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the Department of Commerce.

    The Department of Commerce is one of the state’s leading regulatory agencies. The department is focused on promoting the growth, success and safety of businesses in real estate, industrial compliance, securities, financial institutions, liquor control, fire safety and unclaimed funds.

    Prior to her appointment as director, Maxfield served as chief counsel for Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. Her responsibilities included oversight of 11 sections of the office which practice in legal areas ranging from Antitrust to Workers’ Compensation. She joined the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in 1984, and served in various capacities during her time, including assistant chief of the Court of Claims section, the chief of the Executive Agencies section and chief of the Health & Human Services section. She previously served as first Assistant Attorney General.

    During her career, Maxfield has been recognized by her colleagues for her professionalism and legal expertise. She received an AGO Professionalism award in 1997 and in 1999 was the inaugural recipient of the Simon B. Karas Award for Outstanding Legal Contribution to the Attorney General’s Office.

    Maxfield earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University and a law degree from the University of Toledo, College of Law. She is married to lawyer Michael Maxfield.

    ANNUAL REPORTS
    • Annual Report 2021

    • Annual Report 2020

    • Annual Report 2019

    • Annual Report 2018

    • Annual Report 2017

    • Annual Report 2016

    • Annual Report 2015

    • Annual Report 2014

    • More...
    CAREERS
    Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with the Ohio Department of Commerce (ODOC). Working for ODOC provides an excellent opportunity to explore a wide range of regulatory industries while serving the citizens of Ohio. Our duty of safeguarding the public while striving to regulate commerce in a fair and efficient manner is carried out with the assistance of over 800 highly skilled staff. Take the next step to a rewarding career by clicking here to view our current employment opportunities.

    Our Mission:

    Promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.
  • DIVISIONS
    Welcome to the Ohio Department of Commerce

    Divisions

    • Financial Institutions
    • Industrial Compliance
    • Liquor Control
    • Real Estate & Professional Licensing
    • Securities
    • State Fire Marshal
    • Unclaimed Funds

    Programs

    • Manufactured Homes Program
    • Medical Marijuana Control Program
    • Video Service Authorization
  • CONSUMER SAFETY
  • RESOURCES
    Welcome to the Ohio Department of Commerce

    Laws & Rules

    • Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)
    • Ohio Revised Code (ORC)
    • Ohio Department of Commerce Proposed Rules
    • Base Rule Inventory

    Orders and Policies

    • CPI Policy
    • Public Records Request Policy

    Helpful Links

    • Governor Mike DeWine
    • Ohio Business Gateway
    • Ohio.gov
    • Ohio Economic, Industrial and Demographic Research Data
    • Volunteer Peace Officers

    Searching for something different?

    The full list of Ohio agencies, commissions, boards and departments is here.
  • CONTACT US
    Welcome to the Ohio Department of Commerce Contacts

    OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

    Directions 77 South High Street, 20th Floor
         Columbus, OH 43215-6133

    Give us a call 614-466-3636
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    Real Estate and Professional Licensing

    Directions 77 South High Street, 20th Floor
         Columbus, OH 43215-6133

    Give us a call 614-466-4100
    Send us an email webreal@com.state.oh.us
    Follow Us On Twitter @OHDIVRealEstate

    Financial Institution

    Directions 77 South High Street, 21st Floor
          Columbus, OH 43215-6120

    Give us a call 614-728-8400
    Send us an email web.dfi@com.ohio.gov
    Follow Us On Twitter @OhioDFI

    Industrial Compliance

    Directions 6606 Tussing Road P.O. Box 4009
          Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009

    Give us a call 614-644-2223
    Send us an email ic@com.state.oh.us
    Follow Us On Twitter @OhioBuilds

    Liquor Control

    Follow Us On Twitter 6606 Tussing Road P.O. Box 4005
         Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9005

    Give us a call 614-644-2360
    Send us an email web.liqr@com.state.oh.us
    Follow Us On Twitter @OhioLiquor   Like Us On Facebook @OhioLiquor

    Securities

    Directions 77 South High Street, 22nd Floor
         Columbus, OH 43215-6131

    Give us a call 614-644-7381
    Send us an email sgeneral@com.ohio.gov
    Follow Us On Twitter @OHSecuritiesDiv

    State Fire Marshal

    Directions 8895 East Main Street
         Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

    Give us a call 614-752-8200
    Give us a call websfm@com.state.oh.us
    Follow Us On Twitter @OhioFire   Like Us On Facebook @OhioFireMarshal

    Unclaimed Funds

    Directions 77 South High Street, 20th Floor
         Columbus, OH 43215-6108

    Give us a call 614-466-4433
    Send us an email unfdclaims@ohio.gov
    Follow Us On Twitter @UnclaimedOhio

    Didn’t find what you’re looking for?

    Give us a call at 614-466-3636 for assistance.

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Annual Report 2019

Annual Report 2018

Annual Report 2017

Annual Report 2016

Annual Report 2015

Annual Report 2014

Annual Report 2013

Annual Report 2012

Annual Report 2011

Annual Report 2010

Annual Report 2009

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CONTACT US

Department of Commerce77 South High Street, 23rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6123

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DIVISIONS OF COMMERCE

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RESOURCES

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COMMERCE EMPLOYEES

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