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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$25,000

Registration

Required

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Ohio Do-Not-Call List

State DNC registry requirements for Ohio

Ohio Has Its Own DNC List

You must scrub against BOTH the federal National DNC Registry AND the Ohio state DNC list before making calls in this state. Scrubbing only the federal list is not sufficient.

Ohio Do Not Call Registry

Maintained ByOhio Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Section, Telemarketing Registration and Enforcement Unit
Subscription Fee$250
Scrub Frequency RequiredMust scrub against the federal NDNC Registry at least every 31 days. Numbers registered in the federal registry are automatically added to Ohio's registry.
Registration PermanentYes — once registered, stays on list

Covers

LandlinesCell Phones
Download FormatOhio DNC registry accessed through the federal NDNC portal. Ohio area code data available as part of the federal flat file format.

Ohio's DNC registry operates through the federal NDNC — numbers registered federally are automatically on Ohio's list (ORC Ann. 109.87). Telemarketer registration fee: $250 annually (certified check or money order payable to "Ohio Attorney General"). A $50,000 surety bond is required. Registration must be renewed annually. The Telemarketing Registration and Enforcement Unit (30 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215) administers the program. Registration fees fund the Telemarketing Fraud Enforcement Fund. Consumer registration is free via donotcall.gov or 1-888-382-1222. Penalties: $1,000-$25,000 per violation (civil, by AG); violation of the Solicitor's Act is a 5th degree felony. Permitted hours: 8am-9pm.

Access / Subscribe to Ohio Do Not Call Registry →

Federal National DNC Registry (Always Required)

Registry URLtelemarketing.donotcall.gov
Scrub FrequencyEvery 31 days (minimum)
Free AccessUp to 5 area codes
Full Access$75 / 5 area codes / year

You must scrub the federal list regardless of whether Ohio has its own list. There is no opt-out from federal DNC compliance.

DNC Scrub Checklist

✓Subscribe to the National DNC Registry (telemarketing.donotcall.gov)
✓Subscribe to the Ohio state DNC list
✓Scrub your call list against both registries before each campaign
✓Re-scrub every 31 days (federal requirement) — more often if state requires
✓Maintain your own internal DNC list for opt-outs
✓Honor internal opt-out requests within 30 days
✓Document all scrub dates and list versions used
Calling a DNC-registered number in Ohio: $25,000 per call. The consumer can sue you directly — no AG required.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →