Colorado Finance Licensing
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 Colorado.
Company Licenses
Colorado Financial Services Company Licenses
Colorado Collection Agency License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $500 investigation fee + $1,000 license fee to be paid after the application is approved. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are available on the attorney general's website during the renewal period. |
Amendment
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days of an address change. |
Amendment
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days of a change in collections managers. |
Colorado Money Transmitters License
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Licensing fee (1/1-6/30 = $7500; 7/1-12/31 = $3750) + $36.25 background check |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $3,000 |
| Due: | Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1. |
Colorado Mortgage Company Registration
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Real Estate |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 + $110 application fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $110 |
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Colorado Retail Sales Notification License
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Law - Consumer Credit Unit - Retail Sales Notification |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Instructions: | Once you submit the application you will need to electronically sign it within 3 days. The application will not be reviewed until you have signed it. |
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| Agency Fee: | $400 license fee + online processing fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $400 license fee + online processing fee |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. Renewal applications open beginning May 1. |
Individual Licenses
Colorado Individual Financial Services Licenses
Colorado Mortgage Loan Originator License
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Real Estate |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $30 + $15 credit report + $36.25 background check |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $51 |
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| Notes: | Follow the steps for renewal on this page. |
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