Forms and Applications

Applications Manual

Credit Union Applications Manual

Credit Union Applications Manual (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.

Applications to Establish or Relocate a Branch Office

Application to Establish or Relocate a Branch Office

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

Approval for Law or Rule Compliance Forms

• Credit Union Authorization to Retain Real Estate
• Credit Union Request for Approval of Dividend Form
• Credit Union Extensions Exceeding the Unsecured Legal Lending Limit
• Certificate to Apply for Approval to Convert to a State-Chartered Financial Institution
• Credit Union Articles of Conversion
• Notice of Financial Institution Merger
• CU Conversion Board Resolution

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

Supervision Verification of Lawful Presence within the US (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

• Credit Union Oath of Office
• Confidential Report of Officials

Field of Membership (FOM) Expansion

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

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

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