How Do I?
Charter a State Bank
Find information and resources regarding chartering a state bank in Georgia or converting from a federal/national bank to a state bank charter.
File a Complaint or Inquiry
Consumers with complaints against financial institutions chartered or otherwise supervised by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance can file complaints with the Department's Legal and Consumer Affairs Division. It is important to note that the Department does not regulate all financial institutions doing business in Georgia.
Find Information on Mortgage Entities
Conduct a search for currently licensed brokers, lenders and processors. Search for Administrative Actions and other information on active and inactive mortgage entities.
Pay $6.50 Fees Online
This link takes you to a secure site where you can file and pay your $6.50 fees online. Remittal of the GRMA $6.50 loan fees may only be made on-line only by entities in the Department's database. With the on-line payment process, the Department accepts either ACH drafts on your checking account or Visa, MasterCharge, AmericanExpress, or DiscoverCard credit cards.
Report Mortgage Fraud
Links to a document where you may report mortgage fraud to the Department. NOTE: If you are a consumer wishing to file a complaint regarding your home loan, please use our Complaint Form which is available in MS Word or Adobe PDF format.
Request Permission to use "bank" or "trust"
Request permission to use "bank" or "trust" in a name.
Search for a Georgia State-Chartered Bank
Search for a Georgia state-chartered bank, regulated by the Department of Banking & Finance.
Search for a Georgia State-Chartered Credit Union
Search for a Georgia state-chartered credit union, regulated by the Department of Banking & Finance.
Search for a Money Service Business (MSB)
Search for a Money Service Business regulated by the Department of Banking and Finance (i.e., check cashers, sale of check/money order companies, and money transmitters).