Ohio Administrative Code

Question 1

When is a new company license required?

Answer 1

A change in the form of business organization
A change to the legal name of the licensee
A change in the class of license
Failure to renew a current license by March 1st

Question 2

How to submit a change of address for a branch?

Answer 2

Submit the Multiple Change Application within 48 hours

Question 3

How will the company know when to renew a license?

Answer 3

Reminders are sent out on January 2nd

Question 4

When does the QA registration expire?

Answer 4

Same as the company license…March 1

Question 5

Who are cashiers checks and money orders made out to?

Answer 5

Ohio treasurer of state

Question 6

Is cash accepted to pay fees?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What to put on back of passport photo?

Answer 7

Registrants name. Affix with glue or clear tape only.

Question 8

What if the applicant is a military service member or veteran or spouse of one?

Answer 8

The applicant must submit a copy of theirs or their spouse’s military ID card or DD214 if a veteran.

Question 9

Is there an advantage to being in the military and applying for a registration card?

Answer 9

These applications are processed ahead of non-military applications.

Question 10

How long do I have to submit an Employee Termination Report?

Answer 10

10 calendar days from days of separation. Must accompany the employee’s identification card.

Question 11

What is the Quarterly Report?

Answer 11

A report that is submitted to the department with a current list of registered employees 4 times a year.

Question 12

Can an employee carry a firearm while the application is pending if the client has signed the waiver?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Does the licensee need to maintain these forms after they’re submitted?

Answer 13

Yes. The licensee must keep these records for inspection of requested by the department.

Question 14

Are employees required to wear uniforms?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

The security uniform must…

Answer 15

Have identifying patches visible at all times. Patch may be worn on left breast or left shoulder on blazer.

Question 16

Can an employee wear another licensee’s uniform?

Answer 16

No. not even if a contract or subcontract exists.

Question 17

Examples of words not to put on a payroll vehicle…

Answer 17

Homeland security, deputy, agent, public safety, bureau of investigation, private police, highway patrol, police, etc.

Question 18

All company advertisements must have…

Answer 18

Legal name and address.

Question 19

What if a persons name is used on an advertisement?

Answer 19

That’s fine as long as it is smaller than the size of the company name.

Question 20

Will the department notify individuals of an upcoming identification card expiration?

Answer 20

Yes. By mail, approximately 60 days prior to expiration.

Question 21

Do applicants need to submit a new photo each year upon renewal?

Answer 21

Yes.

Question 22

Does a new FAB application have to be submitted each year?

Answer 22

Yes. There is not a renewal form for this. Same $15 fee applies.