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Alaska Finance Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide finance industry services in the United States. This guide contains information about professional finance licensing in Alaska.

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Alaska Financial Services Company Licenses

Alaska Collection Agency Branch License

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Collection Agency/Operator Section

Initial Registration

Form:

Collection Agency Branch License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$50

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Branches must also submit an initial statement of employees within 15 days after becoming licensed.

Required Attachments:
  • Copy of parent agency's surety bond

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $50
  • If the branch was initially registered during the second half of the biennial license period, the fees are half of the full amount ($25) for the first renewal
Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years. Licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date are exempt from the first renewal period.

Amendment

Form:

Collection Agency/Branch Notice of Withdrawal of Employee

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 15 days of an employee withdrawing from employment or termination of an employee.

Notes:

Only required for employees who worked on accounts of Alaska-based clients.

Amendment

Form:

Collection Agency/Branch Notice of Employment

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 15 days of hiring a new employee in any position.

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Only required for employees working on accounts of Alaska-based clients.

Alaska Collection Agency License

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Collection Agency/Operator Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Bond Requirements:

$5,000

Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Each collection agency and branch office must be under the control of a licensed operator. 

Initial Registration

Form:

Collection Agency License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • $50 application fee + $50 license fee for domestic entities
  • $100 application fee + $100 license fee for foreign entities
Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Agencies must also submit an initial statement of employees within 15 days after becoming licensed.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $50 for domestic entities
  • $100 for foreign entities
  • If the agency initially registered during the second half of the biennial license period, the fees are half of the full amount ($25 for domestic entities and $50 for foreign entities) for the first renewal
Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years. Licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date are exempt from the first renewal period.

Amendment

Form:

Collection Agency/Branch Notice of Withdrawal of Employee

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 15 days of an employee withdrawing from employment or termination of an employee.

Notes:

Only required for employees who worked on accounts of Alaska-based clients.

Amendment

Form:

Collection Agency/Branch Notice of Employment

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 15 days of hiring a new employee in any position.

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Only required for employees working on accounts of Alaska-based clients.

Supplemental Reporting
Collection Agency Annual Statement

Form:

Annual Statement of Collections

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by January 31st.

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Annual statements are only required of main offices, not branches.

Alaska Currency Exchange License

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1000 + $2000 application fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Deferred Deposit Advance Branch License

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,500

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,500

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Deferred Deposit Advance License

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,500

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,500

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Money Transmitter License

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1000 + $2000 application fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Mortgage Broker/Lender Branch Registration

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20 + $200 application fee + $300 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Mortgage Broker/Lender License

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1000 + $500 application fee + $100 processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Nonprofit Organization Mortgage Exemption License

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400 + $100 processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 1 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Registered Depository Institution Branch Registration

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20 + $200 application fee + $300 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Alaska Registered Depository Institution Registration

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1000 + $500 application fee + $100 processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Individual Licenses

Alaska Individual Financial Services Licenses

Alaska Collection Agency Operator License

Agency:Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - Collection Agency/Operator Section

Initial Registration

Form:

Collection Agency Operator License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • $50 application fee + $50 license fee + $75 fingerprinting fee (Alaska Residents)
  • $100 application fee + $100 license fee + $75 fingerprinting fee (Non-residents)
Notarization Required?:Required
Background Check Requirements: ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $50 for Alaska residents
  • $100 for non-residents
  • If the operator initially registered during the second half of the biennial license period, the fees are half of the full amount ($25 for residents and $50 for non-residents) for the first renewal
Due:

By June 30 of even-numbered years. Licenses issued within 90 days of the expiration date are exempt from the first renewal period.

Alaska Mortgage Loan Originator License

Agency:Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Banking and Securities

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $250 application fee + $350 license/registration fee + $36.25 background check

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

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Revised June 24, 2024. Complete data last reviewed January 08, 2019.
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