Forms and Applications

Applications Manual

Credit Union Applications Manual (PDF, 257.73 KB)

This manual provides all applicable users a detailed guide to the processes and procedures involved in the various credit union transactions requiring Department approval, review, registration or notification.

Credit Union Charter Application

Georgia State-Charter Credit Union Charter Application (PDF, 125.68 KB)

Applications to Establish or Relocate a Branch Office

Application to Establish or Relocate a Branch Office (DOC, 158 KB)

Approval for Law or Rule Compliance Forms

Permission to use “Bank”, "Credit Union", or “Trust”

Request Permission to use "bank", "credit union", or "trust" in a name
(pursuant to Section 7-1-243 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated)

Verification of Lawful Presence within the United States (Financial Institutions)

Supervision Verification of Lawful Presence within the US (PDF, 180.45 KB)

The Department of Banking and Finance is required to verify the lawful presence of every individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity submitting an application for public benefits as defined by O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1(4).

Bylaws and Director Forms

Credit Union Standard Form Bylaws - PDF or Word

Field of Membership (FOM) Expansion

Applications for credit union field of membership (FOM) expansion.

Credit Union FOM Expansion Application (Expedited, Non-Geographic) (DOC, 32.82 KB)