If wrongdoing by a registrant is proven in court, send the Board a certified copy of the order issued by the court. How to file a complaint Any person may file a complaint. The Board policy is that all complaints must be made in writing and should contain sufficient factual evidence to indicate a clear violation of the registration law. Include with the complaint as much factual evidence as possible, including copies of plans, plats, pictures, maps, documents, contracts and the names, addresses and phone numbers of potential witnesses. Any documents received will not be returned.
Most documents received by our office are public records and subject to Ohio's Public Records Act.
This law requires nearly all public records to be available for inspection by anyone, upon request. After you file a complaint you will receive written confirmation from the Board that your complaint was received. The complaint is reviewed by the Board's enforcement staff to determine if further investigation is required. The respondent is often sent a copy of the complaint and given 20 days to respond to the allegation. If the respondent is unwilling to cooperate or the allegation requires the Board's attention, the complaint is presented to the Board and a formal investigation is opened.