Are you thinking about starting a collection business in Tennessee? Your first step to realizing your plans is to obtain a Tennessee collection agency license from the state Department of Commerce and Insurance. Any entity
To open a collection agency in the state of Illinois, you need to apply for a registration from the state Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The registration requires that you comply with several
It’s been several years since the controversial $75K freight broker bond increase was enacted. Back then, the increase spurred a big debate, as the previous amount of $10,000 had been unchanged since the 1970s. Many
Barber and cosmetology schools in Idaho have to meet newly set requirements before they start operations in the state. As of July 1, 2018, such schools have to undergo a licensing process with the Idaho
Consumer reporting agencies in Maryland will soon have to comply with new regulations. Legislators recently passed House Bill 848, which places registration and surety bond requirements for such agencies in the state. The bill was
Beginning on January 1, 2019, auto repair shops in Oregon may need to obtain a surety bond in order to issue a mechanic’s lien when offering services to clients. The new requirement was introduced by
South Carolina law requires those wishing to sell motor vehicles in the state to obtain a license before doing so. Getting licensed is a fairly straightforward process but involves passing a pre-licensing course, passing a
Are you considering starting a commercial collection agency in Florida? All agencies have to be licensed with the state Office of Financial Regulation. It is the regulatory body that oversees their activities. In order to
Do you want to offer travel or tourist-related services in Florida? You will need to obtain a Florida seller of travel license from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) before you can legally
As of January 1, 2018, Texas has introduced changes for the licensing and functioning of residential service companies. Texas legislature passed House Bill 2279 in the spring of 2017. With its introduction, residential service companies
