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Department of Banking and Finance

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance consists of two divisions:

The Depository division supervises Georgia state-chartered banks, holding companies, credit unions, merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, and trust companies as well as foreign banking organizations conducting business in Georgia.

The Non-depository division supervises mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators, as well as installment lenders, check cashers, and money transmitters. The Department is also responsible for registering litigation finance companies.

Depository

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Request Permission to use 'Bank', 'Trust', or 'Credit Union' in a name" Website
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Search for Banks and Credit Unions
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Pay Annual Holding Company Assessment
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Pay GRMA Fee
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Certificate of Valid Existence
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Monthly Financial Institutions Bulletin
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  • Banks
  • Credit Unions
  • Trust Companies
  • Holding Companies
  • MALPB

Non-Depository

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  • Residential Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
  • Mortgage Loan Originators
  • Check Cashers
  • Money Transmitters
  • Consumer Installment Loan Companies
  • Litigation Financiers
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Print Non-Depository License Certificates
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Pay GRMA Fee
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Pay GILA Per Loan Fees
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Mortgage Licensee & Administrative Search
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Litigation Financier Registration Requirements and Checklists
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Mortgage Loan Originator Education and Testing
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Mortgage State Licensing Requirements and Checklists
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MSB State Licensing Requirements and Checklists
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GILA State Licensing Requirements and Checklists

Press Releases

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Notice of Final Rulemaking

June 16, 2026

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Opportunity to Comment

May 13, 2026

Department of Banking and Finance Takes Possession of Community Bank & Trust – West Georgia, LaGrange, Georgia

May 01, 2026
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Federally-Issued User ID #: 142186
Authorization Date: August 5, 2008

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