Forms and Applications

Applications Manual

Bank Applications Manual (PDF, 748.85 KB)

This manual provides a detailed guide to the processes and procedures involved in the various banking-related corporate transactions requiring Department approval, review, registration or notification.

Applications to Establish or Relocate a Branch or Representative Office

Application to Establish or Relocate a Branch Office (PDF, 159.09 KB)

Foreign Branch and Agency Application (PDF, 210.54 KB)

Foreign Bank Representative Office Application (PDF, 213.78 KB)

Approval for Law or Rule Compliance Forms

Request for Approval to Retain Real Estate (PDF, 158.38 KB)
Request for Approval for Reduction in Capital Surplus or Dividend (PDF, 105.7 KB)
Credit Extensions Exceeding Unsecured Legal Lending Limit (PDF, 97.63 KB)
Certificate to Apply for Approval to Convert to a State-Chartered Financial Institution (PDF, 154.43 KB)
Bank Articles of Conversion (PDF, 111.36 KB)
Notice of Financial Institution Merger (PDF, 84.37 KB)

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

Request Permission to use "bank", "credit union", "trust", or "MALPB" 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, 190.67 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

Standard Form Bylaws (PDF, 298.11 KB)
Financial Report for Existing Bank Director or Executive Officer (PDF, 166.21 KB)
Financial Report for New Bank Director or Executive Officer (PDF, 216.67 KB)
Directors' Oath of Office (PDF, 145.46 KB)
Confidential Report of Officials (PDF, 183.02 KB)

Pre-Opening Forms

Request for Permit to Begin Business (PDF, 131.64 KB)
Oath of Office (PDF, 145.46 KB)
Officer Election, Fidelity Bond, Depositories (PDF, 113.35 KB)
Report of Stock Ownership (PDF, 114.89 KB)
Stock Subscription/Borrowing Information Form (PDF, 498.64 KB)