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Department of Banking and Finance

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

The Depository division regulates and examines Georgia state-chartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, and bank holding companies.

The Non-depository division licenses and examines residential mortgage brokers and lenders, mortgage loan originators, consumer installment loan companies, money transmitters, and check cashers.

Depository

Request Permission to use 'Bank', 'Trust', or 'Credit Union' in a name
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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

Non-Depository

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  • Residential Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
  • Mortgage Loan Originators
  • Check Cashers
  • Money Transmitters
  • Consumer Installment Loan Companies
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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NMLS Resource Center
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MLO 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
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