Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Department of Regulatory Agencies

One Civic Center Plaza
Department overview
Jurisdiction	Colorado
Headquarters	One Civic Center Plaza 1560 Broadway, Denver, Colorado
Department executive	Barbara J. Kelley, Executive Director
Website	colorado.gov/dora

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is the principal department of the Colorado state government responsible for licensing and consumer protection. Governor Bill Ritter appointed Barbara J. Kelley as Executive Director in November 2009.

Structure

DORA is composed of the:

Division	Description
Division of Banking	Examines all state-chartered or licensed financial institutions under its supervision.
Division of Civil Rights	Regulates discrimination in employment, housing and places of public accommodation.
Division of Financial Services	Regulates the business of state chartered credit unions, savings and loan associations and the financial activities of life care institutions under its supervision.
Division of Insurance	Regulates the insurance industry and assists consumers and other stakeholders with insurance issues.
Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations	Licenses over 50 professions, occupations and businesses.
Division of Real Estate	Licenses and enforces laws for real estate brokers, mortgage brokers and appraisers.
Division of Securities	Investigates cases of potential investment fraud and examines licensed investment advisers and stockbrokers.
Office of Consumer Counsel	Represents the interests of residential, small business and agricultural consumers before the Public Utilities Commission.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission	Regulates public utilities.

External links

• Official website