Buying a home is one of the largest purchases many individuals will ever make, that means there’s also the potential for this experience to become one of the largest headaches, especially if consumers aren’t prepared. To help ensure Ohioans are equipped with the information they need to fully understand the full financial commitment involved with buying a home, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing and Ohio Department of Insurance have partnered to break down these costs before someone enters the housing market.

Dozens of cemeteries across Ohio will soon receive financial assistance to help preserve their history and make them safer for visitors. The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) has awarded $104,000 in grants to 45 Ohio cemeteries located in 31 counties through the Fiscal Year 2025 Cemetery Grant Fund.

With summer shopping, projects and vacations in the rearview mirror, Ohioans may be looking to get their budgets back on track ahead of the fast-approaching holiday season. For those who may have overspent, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is offering tips to help consumers manage credit card debt before the season of giving – and spending – begins.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance has launched a new online customer portal designed to streamline operations and improve service for its thousands of customers, whether they want to apply for a building permit, request an inspection or pay a fee.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities is warning Ohio investors about the risks of turning to social media influencers for financial guidance and investment advice. As more people, particularly younger generations, rely on so-called “finfluencers” to research investment ideas and identify emerging trends to inform financial decisions, they may be putting their hard-earned money in harm’s way.

Ohio business owners will have an easier time submitting their annual unclaimed funds reports this fall. A state-of-the-art system launched by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds in February makes it easier than ever for businesses operating in the state to submit their reports ahead of the Nov. 1, 2025 deadline.

Ohio business owners, homeowners and building departments now have a faster way to identify their local building department, helping to keep construction projects on track.

Incarcerated youth across the state of Ohio are better positioned for successful careers and fulfilling lives as a result of unique partnership between the Ohio Department of Commerce and the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS).

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal invites elementary school students across Ohio to get out their crayons and markers so they can highlight the importance of fire safety as part of its 2025 Fire Safety Poster Contest.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is alerting consumers about a troubling increase in imposter scams across the state and country.

With the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year, the Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control are partnering with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) to remind parents of the positive impact they can have on their college-bound students by emphasizing responsible decision-making regarding alcohol and cannabis use.

As investment scams drain investor portfolios at never-before-seen levels, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities is issuing a reminder for Ohioans to stay on high alert to protect their assets.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its EMT class 0021 this month at a ceremony that took place on SFM’s campus in Reynoldsburg.

As hundreds of thousands of college students prepare to return to campuses throughout Ohio this month for the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is highlighting the importance of focusing on financial responsibility just as much as academic achievement.