10/14/2024 is a State holiday and the Department is closed.

Department of Banking and Finance

Human Hands Using Modern Technology

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

The side of a Courthouse building with large pillars and a blue sky and white clouds

Depository Institutions

  • Banks
  • Credit Unions
  • Trust Companies
  • Holding Companies

Non-Depository

White Toy House with a blue roof and windows setting on top of Papers with keys and a calculator setting beside the toy house

Non-Depository Institutions

  • Residential Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
  • Mortgage Loan Originators
  • Check Cashers
  • Money Transmitters
  • Consumer Installment Loan Companies

Press Releases

DBF E-Verify ID#

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

Stay Connected

Sign up to get the latest news and updates sent directly to your inbox.

Consumer Resources

Index of Financial Topics and Financial Literacy Resources.