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To protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of New Hampshire, the legislature entrusted the Executive Director of the Office of Licensure and Certification (OPLC) with the regulation of Ophthalmic Dispensing which is the design, verification, and delivery to the intended wearer of lenses, frames, and other specially fabricated optical devices based on a prescription. Who We Regulate: Ophthalmic Dispensers/Opticians

The Board of Acupuncture Licensing issues licenses to qualified acupuncturists in New Hampshire and is responsible for the regulation of our licensees in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. They have a list of all the practitioners currently licensed in the state, information for new applicants, and information for Licensed Acupuncturists and Educators. Who We Regulate: Acupuncturists Acupuncturist Detoxification Specialists

The Real Estate Commission was established to develop and maintain the ethical, professional and educational standards for the licensure of Salespersons and Brokers in New Hampshire to safeguard the state's citizens by regulating the practice of real estate brokers and salespersons in order to ensure that they meet and maintain minimum standards which promote public understanding and confidence in the business of real estate brokerage. Who We Regulate: Associate Broker Managing Broker Principal Broker Real Estate Firm Real Estate Firm Branch Real Estate Trade Name Salesperson

The purpose of the Naturopathic Board of Examiners is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State. This Board was created to regulate the practice of naturopathic medicine, establish basic qualifications for licensure of Naturopathic Doctors, Naturopathic Childbirth specialty, and Acupuncture specialty. Who We Regulate: Naturopathic Doctors

The Board of Accountancy sets standards for the profession by proposing statutes and adopting administrative rules, investigating complaints of unprofessional conduct and taking disciplinary action against licensees when necessary to protect the public.  Who We Regulate: Certified Public Accountant Domestic Firm Permit Foreign Firm Permit

The Advisory Board of Massage Therapists was created in the Department of Health & Human Services to regulate massage establishments and massage therapists and establish basic qualifications for licensure of massage therapists. The Board was recently transferred to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification in the Division of Health Professions. Who We Regulate: Massage Therapists

Board of Foresters establishes and maintains a high standard of integrity, skills and practice in the profession of forestry. The Board administers the application procedure for obtaining a license; evaluates qualifications of applicants; administers examination procedures, renewal procedures and continuing education requirements; establishes ethical and professional standards; and implements disciplinary actions. Who We Regulate: Foresters

Board of Podiatry ensures that only fully qualified podiatrists provides podiatric medicine and surgery services. The Board issues licenses after a credential review and examination and monitors the competence of licensees through required continuing education. Complaints about Podiatrists can be submitted through the website or email.

Offers information about equal opportunity act, monitoring of complaints submitted by consumers to the CFPB, and coordinating with other Federal and state agencies on military consumer protection measures. Also provides information and requests for the freedom of information act.

Genetic Counselors was established to create a pathway to license those individuals performing genetic counseling in the State of New Hampshire under the regulation of the Allied Health Professionals Governing Board. Who We Regulate: Genetic Counselors

The purpose of the Board of Veterinary Medicine is to promote public health, safety and welfare by safeguarding the people of New Hampshire against incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons and from unprofessional or illegal practices by persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine. Who We Regulate: Veterinarian

The Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers issues licenses to qualified Embalmers and Funeral Directors. The Board regulates the minimum standards for professional conduct and continued competency and takes disciplinary action against licensees who fail to meet these standards. The Board regulates: Licensees: - Embalmer Apprentices - Embalmers - Funeral Directors and Embalmers Businesses: - Crematoriums - Funeral Homes

The Advisory Board of Recreational Therapy is charged with administering and regulating the licensing process for the practice of Recreational Therapy.

The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) establishes standards of practice and promulgates rules to regulate electrologists. The Committee assists OPLC in conducting and determining performance on license competency examinations. Who We Regulate: Electrologists

The Physical Therapy Board is charged with administering and regulating the licensing process for the practice of Physical Therapy under the provisions of the laws and rules of the Allied Health Professionals Governing Board. The board regulates: - Physical Therapist Assistants - Physical Therapists

Oversees the NH State prisons and all the division of field offices in the state.

The Office of Civil Rights handles complaints regarding civil rights, conscience or religous freedom, HIPPA violations and patient safety confidentiality.

Who We Regulate: Fuel Gas Fitting Trainee Installation Service Piping Domestic Appliance Hearth System Installation and Service Plumber Trainee Journeyman Master Water Treatment Technician - Voluntary Oil Heating Technician - Voluntary Business Entities (including corporations, LLC’s and partnerships)

The Consumer Services Division: *acts as a mediator to help resolve disputes between customers and regulated utility companies *assists you in setting up payment plans for your utility bill *assists when issues arise in establishing new utility service *provides rules and regulations governing utility companies *helps you to better understand your utility bill *provides tips on energy conservation *The Division does NOT provide direct financial assistance for bill payment. Providers of cable service, cellular service or paging services, propane gas providers, heating oil companies, or internet service providers are not regulated by the Department of Energy. The Department also has no jurisdiction over municipal utilities.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures deposits made into banks up to a set amount in the event the financial institution fails. The FDIC also offers consumer protection and information on a wide variety of financial issues. The FDIC Information and Support Center allows users with inquires or complaints about financial institutions, bank failures, or deposit insurance coverage to open cases with the FDIC for assistance and resolution.

If you have a problem with your national bank or federal savings association, and want to submit a complaint, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) Customer Assistance Group may be able to help. The OCC regulates national banks and federal savings associations. Some issues that we cannot help with are: Give legal advice; Act as a court of law or as an attorney on your behalf; Become involved in matter that has been litigated or is being litigated; Advocate for either party; or Seek monetary compensation.

The Board of Landscape Architects was established to develop and maintain the ethical, professional and educational standards for the licensure of landscape architects in New Hampshire. The Board is responsible for disciplinary actions for violations of these standards. Who We Regulate: Landscape Architects

Occupational Therapy Governing Board licenses those individuals performing Occupational Therapy in the State of New Hampshire. The Board regulates: - Occupational Therapist Assistants - Occupational Therapists

The principal focus of regulating the practice of midwifery is to preserve the rights of women to choose to deliver children at home and assuring quality care. To protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State, the Council certifies eligible applicants for certification, investigates complaints and undertakes disciplinary proceedings and disciplinary action. Who We Regulate: Certified Midwives

The principal focus of regulating the practice of body art, tattooing, body piercing, branding, and permanent cosmetics is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of New Hampshire. Who We Regulate: Body Artist Body Art Apprentice Microblading