Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Ohio
- Pharmacies are exempt only if they do not sell or rent HME or take in less than $10,000 a year from it.
- Licensed orthotists, prosthetists and pedorthists are exempt from the HME law.
- An application filed more than 60 days after the June 30 renewal date voids the license or registration.
Does Ohio require a DME supplier license?
No one may provide home medical equipment services in Ohio without a Board of Pharmacy license or certificate of registration. The license is for Ohio locations that meet the board's standards. The certificate of registration is for accredited providers. Each license or registration is valid only for the facility named.
- DME or HME license
- Home Medical Equipment Services Provider License; Certificate of Registration
- Issued by State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Citation: Ohio Rev. Code 4752.02, 4752.05, 4752.12; Ohio Admin. Code 4729:11-2-01
Do out-of-state suppliers shipping into Ohio need a license?
A license requires a location in Ohio. A provider located outside Ohio may only apply for a certificate of registration, which requires accreditation by The Joint Commission or another accrediting body the board recognizes.
- Covers out-of-state suppliers
- No Ohio location required
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4729:11-2-01(A)(3)(a), (B), (H)
What does a Ohio DME license cost?
- Initial: $150 for a certificate of registration; $300 for a license (as of October 2026)
- Renewal: $300 every two years for a registration; $400 every two years for a license; $200 late fee (as of October 2026)
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4729:11-2-01(F)
How often does a Ohio DME license renew?
- Renews every two years
- Due June 30 of each even-numbered year
Who must be on staff at a licensed Ohio location?
A licensee must keep a physical facility and inventory, offer life-sustaining equipment 24 hours a day, carry professional and products liability insurance, and require continuing education for staff who provide HME services. The applicant named must be a natural person who owns or operates the business.
Citation: Ohio Rev. Code 4752.07; Ohio Admin. Code 4729:11-2-01(C)
Does Medicare accreditation count in Ohio?
Accreditation is the route to a certificate of registration instead of a license; the board checks with the accrediting body as part of the review.
Citation: Ohio Rev. Code 4752.12(A); Ohio Admin. Code 4729:11-2-01(B)(3)
Licensing in Ohio?
We confirm what Ohio requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.