50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C..

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Washington D.C. Financial Services Company Licenses

District of Columbia Appraisal Management Company Registration

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1000 registration 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.

District of Columbia Automated Teller Machine Operator Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

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.

District of Columbia Automated Teller Machine Operator License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$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.

District of Columbia Check Casher Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

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.

District of Columbia Check Casher License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

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.

District of Columbia Collection Agency License

Not required



Debt Collection Agency licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia does not currently issue licenses for collection agencies.

District of Columbia Exempt Mortgage Company Registration

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 NMLS processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

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.

District of Columbia Money Lender Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$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.

District of Columbia Money Lender License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$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.

District of Columbia Money Transmitter License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500 + $25 per added location

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$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.

District of Columbia Mortgage Broker Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,120

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,300

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.

District of Columbia Mortgage Broker License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,300

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.

District of Columbia Mortgage Dual Authority Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,320

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$2,400

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.

District of Columbia Mortgage Dual Authority License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,400

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$2,400

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.

District of Columbia Mortgage Lender Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,800

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.

District of Columbia Mortgage Lender License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,300

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,800

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.

District of Columbia Retail Seller and Consumer Sales Finance Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$316

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$316

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.

District of Columbia Retail Seller and Consumer Sales Finance License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$316

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$316

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.

District of Columbia Student Loan Servicer Branch License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1100 application fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$900

Due:

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

District of Columbia Student Loan Servicer License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1100 application fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$900

Due:

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

Individual Licenses

Washington D.C. Individual Financial Services Licenses

District of Columbia Mortgage Loan Originator License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $300 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check 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.

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Revised April 19, 2024
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