Frequently Asked Questions
Many of DORA's frequently asked questions are answered through use of the Occupational/Industry License Database which is maintained by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
Specific frequently asked questions relate to:
Attorney Complaints
Business Licensing
Building Contractors
Cable TV Regulation
Car Dealership Complaints
Day Care Centers
Debt Collectors
Liquor Licensing
Mortgage Loan Originators
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Private Investigators
I
would like to complain about an attorney. Where would I call?
Contact the Office of Attorney Regulation, 600 17th Street, Room
#200-S, Denver, CO 80202 - 303-893-8121.
Where
do I get a business license?
Contact the Business
Assistance Center within the Office
of Economic Development and International Trade, 1625 Broadway
Suite 1700, Denver,
CO 80202 - 303.892.3840 (Phone) - 303.892.3848 (Fax).
Who
regulates building contractors?
Construction work is not licensed or regulated through the state,
except for electrical and plumbing. The Electrical
and Plumbing Boards can be
reached at 303-894-2300. Consumers should also call the city and
county
in which they live for additional information on general building
contractors.
Who
regulates cable TV companies?
For problems with service, contact the city and
county in which you live. For licensing, rules and regulations contact the FCC
- 1-888-225-5322.
Where
do I complain about a car dealership?
Consumers should call the Motor
Vehicle Dealer Board at the Department of Revenue - 303-205-5604.
Who
licenses day care centers?
Contact the Division
of Child Care at the Department of Human Services - 303-866-5958.
Who
regulates debt collectors?
Contact the Collection
Agency Board at the Attorney General's Office - 303-866-5304.
Who
regulates liquor licensing?
Contact the Department of Revenue, Liquor
Enforcement Division at 303-205-2300.
Who
regulates mortgage loan originators?
Effective
July 1, 2006. mortgage loan originators must be licensed through the
Division of Real Estate.
Requirements for registration may be found at http://www.dora.state.co.us/real-estate/applications/mortgagebroker/index.htm.
A
mortgage loan originator whose business is not limited exclusively to placing mortgage loans with institutional investors is subject
to the mortgage broker-dealer licensing requirements under the
state securities laws. Therefore, a mortgage broker who raises
money from individual investors to fund mortgage loans would
need to be licensed under the state securities laws through
the Division of Securities.
What is Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
These types of coverage are addressed in the Frequently Asked Questions about Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage.
How
can I get a private investigator license?
Private investigators are not licensed or regulated through the
state. Some local governments require licensing. Check with the
city and county
in which you will be working.
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