Indiana licensing agency checks certain debts before issuing licenses

The licensing agency must hold a license or renewal after receiving certain debt notices. This applies to people who apply for or hold a professional license under the article. The revenue department, alcohol and tobacco commission, and motor vehicle bureau may access their names. For a tax warrant, the hold ends when the person provides a statement that the warrant is satisfied or the agency receives notice from the revenue commissioner. For a balance owed to the alcohol and tobacco commission, the person must provide that commission’s statement that the balance is satisfied. The motor vehicle bureau rule applies only to a balance caused by a returned or dishonored payment for insufficient funds; the person must provide the bureau’s statement that the balance is satisfied. This provision takes effect July 1, 2026. A hold begins after the licensing agency receives the specified notice and lasts until it receives the required proof or notice.

A person may appeal a board’s denial of a license or certificate renewal. This applies to a renewal denied by a board listed under IC 25-0.5-7. The appeal follows Indiana’s administrative review process. This provision takes effect July 1, 2026.

The Indiana professional licensing agency performs administrative duties for specified boards, while each board keeps its policy-making authority. The provisions name boards and commissions covering professions such as accountancy, architecture, auctioneering, cosmetology, funeral services, engineering, plumbing, and real estate. The agency’s duties include staff support, records, examinations, and issuing or renewing licenses and certificates. The agency does not gain authority to make board policy. These provisions take effect July 1, 2026.