Enforcement Division
The Enforcement Division (ENF) is headed by a Deputy Commissioner and is responsible for enforcing the laws administered by the Division of Corporations of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
- Bucket Shop Law
- California Commodity Law of 1990
- California Finance Lenders Law
- California Residential Mortgage Lending Act
- Capital Access Company Law
- Check Sellers, Bill Payers and Proraters Law
- Corporate Securities Law of 1968 (includes Broker Dealers and Investment Advisers)
- Deferred Deposit Transaction Law (also known as Pay Day Lenders)
- Escrow Law, and
- Franchise Investment Law
- Residential Mortgage
Enforcement actions may include: (1) administrative orders to stop violations of the laws, to deny, censure, suspend, revoke or take possession of Licensees, and to censure, suspend or bar individuals from participating in a regulated industry; and (2) civil injunctive actions in the name of the People of the State of California to enjoin violations of the laws, to appoint receivers over companies, and to obtain equitable remedies including rescission, restitution and penalties against the violators.
ENF brings Actions, Orders and Administrative Hearing Decisions for violations of the laws administered by the Division of Corporations. To determine if the Department has taken enforcement action against any company or individual, you may contact the Department’s Customer Service Center at 1-866-275-2677 or search our online listing of enforcement actions . If you wish to file a complaint, please contact the Department’s Customer Service Center at 1-866-275-2677 or submit your complaint online.
ENF may also assist in the criminal investigation and prosecution of the laws stated above, and refer criminal violations to the appropriate United States Attorney, Attorney General or District Attorney for prosecution.