# Ohio Elicense Scraper — No Login, $3.5/1k (`quarterly_jingo/ohio-elicense-scraper`) Actor

- **URL**: https://apify.com/quarterly_jingo/ohio-elicense-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Petey Boy](https://apify.com/quarterly_jingo) (community)
- **Categories:** Business, Lead generation, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.50 / 1,000 records

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Ohio eLicense - Professional License Scraper

### Overview

Scrape professional license data from Ohio's eLicense portal including medical, nursing, CPA, and other professional licenses. Professional License Scraper. Supports filters (Board/Agency, License Type, City, State).

### Features

- Search by keywords to find specific results
- Filter results by category or type
- Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats
- Control output volume with configurable result limits
- Built-in proxy support for reliable data collection

### Use Cases

- **Track** - Track state and local government data and permits
- **Monitor** - Monitor regulatory filings and public records
- **Build** - Build databases for civic tech and transparency projects
- **Aggregate** - Aggregate local government data for community research

### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|-----------|------|-------------|---------|
| `boardType` | string **(required)** | Select the licensing board or agency to search. REQUIRED for search to return... | ``|
| `licenseType` | string | Specific license type within the selected board. REQUIRED - each board has di... |`` |
| `lastName` | string | Search by licensee last name. Supports wildcards with % (e.g., 'BR%' matches ... | ``|
| `firstName` | string | Search by licensee first name. |`` |
| `city` | string | Filter by city name. | ``|
| `state` | string | Filter by state (2-letter code). Default is 'OH' for Ohio. |`` |
| `licenseNumber` | string | Search by specific license/endorsement number. | \`\` |
| `includeDetailPages` | boolean | If true, scraper will visit each license's detail page for additional informa... | false |
| `maxItems` | integer | Maximum number of license records to scrape. | `100` |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | Proxy configuration. NOTE: This site works WITHOUT proxy. Only use if you nee... | `{...}` |

### Output Example

Each result contains structured data like this:

```json
{
  "title": "Sample Government - State/Local Result",
  "agency": "Department of Commerce",
  "date": "2025-01-15",
  "description": "Detailed description of the item...",
  "location": "San Francisco, CA",
  "documentUrl": "https://example.com/item/12345",
  "url": "https://example.com/item/12345"
}
```

### Pricing

This actor uses pay-per-result pricing:

- **$0.001** per result
- **$1.00** per 1,000 results

No monthly fees. You only pay for what you scrape. [Apify Free plan](https://apify.com/pricing) includes $5/month in platform credits.

### How to Run

#### Apify Console

1. Go to the [Ohio eLicense - Professional License Scraper](https://apify.com/fortuitous_pirate/ohio-elicense-scraper) actor page
2. Configure your input parameters
3. Click **Start** and wait for the results
4. Download data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format

#### API

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/fortuitous_pirate~ohio-elicense-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"maxItems": 10}'
```

#### Python SDK

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("fortuitous_pirate/ohio-elicense-scraper").call(
    run_input={"maxItems": 10}
)

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)
```

### Integration

Connect Ohio eLicense - Professional License Scraper with your existing tools and workflows:

- **API access** - Programmatic access via [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2)
- **Webhooks** - Get notified when scraping completes
- **Scheduling** - Set up recurring runs on any schedule
- **Zapier / Make** - Connect with 5,000+ apps via [Apify integrations](https://apify.com/integrations)
- **Python / Node.js SDKs** - Native client libraries for easy integration

# Actor input Schema

## `boardType` (type: `string`):

Select the licensing board or agency to search. REQUIRED for search to return results.

## `licenseType` (type: `string`):

Specific license type within the selected board. REQUIRED - each board has different types. Examples: 'Registered Nurse (RN)', 'Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)', 'Pharmacist', 'Physician', 'Dentist'. Leave empty to search all types within the board (may return 'too broad' error).

## `lastName` (type: `string`):

Search by licensee last name. Supports wildcards with % (e.g., 'BR%' matches Brown, Brady, Britton).

## `firstName` (type: `string`):

Search by licensee first name.

## `city` (type: `string`):

Filter by city name.

## `state` (type: `string`):

Filter by state (2-letter code). Default is 'OH' for Ohio.

## `licenseNumber` (type: `string`):

Search by specific license/endorsement number.

## `includeDetailPages` (type: `boolean`):

If true, scraper will visit each license's detail page for additional information. This is slower but provides more comprehensive data.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of license records to scrape.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy configuration. NOTE: This site works WITHOUT proxy. Only use if you need to bypass IP restrictions. Bright Data residential proxy requires KYC for POST requests.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "boardType": "",
  "licenseType": "",
  "lastName": "",
  "firstName": "",
  "city": "",
  "state": "",
  "licenseNumber": "",
  "includeDetailPages": false,
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {}
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `records` (type: `string`):

Dataset of scraped records (JSON).

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("quarterly_jingo/ohio-elicense-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("quarterly_jingo/ohio-elicense-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call quarterly_jingo/ohio-elicense-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,quarterly_jingo/ohio-elicense-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/kfHgi9Gj8bdSVpq1L/builds/ZrjsGFD49ggVxhiGw/openapi.json