50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Financial Services Company Licenses

Pennsylvania Check Casher Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Check Casher License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Collection Agency License

Not required



Debt Collection Agency licensure is not required on the State level in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania does not currently issue licenses for collection agencies.

Pennsylvania Debt Management Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Debt Management Branch License (Not for Profit)

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$15 credit report fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Debt Management Services

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$2000 license fee + $15 credit report fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,250

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Debt Management Services License (Not for Profit)

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$500 license fee + $15 credit report fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Debt Settlement Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Debt Settlement Branch License (Not for Profit)

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Debt Settlement License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $2500 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,250

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Debt Settlement License (Not for Profit)

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $500 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Installment Seller License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
  • Associations
  • Individuals
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee

Due:

Annually by September 30

Pennsylvania Money Transmitter License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $5000 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$5,000

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $1000 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker License (Branch)

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 + $250 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Consumer Discount Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 + $500 license/registration fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Consumer Discount Company License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $500 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Lender Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 + $1500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Lender License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $1500 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Servicer Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 + $1250 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Mortgage Servicer License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $2500 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Company

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
  • Assocations
  • Individuals
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Bond Requirements:

$10,000 surety bond

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500 license fee

Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond
  • Background Check Request
Background Check Requirements: ACCESS PREMIUM DATA

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350 license fee

Due:

Annually by September 30

Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond

Pennsylvania Partially Exempt Mortgage Company Branch Registration

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 NMLS processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Partially Exempt Mortgage Company Registration

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 NMLS processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Pawnbroker Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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 + $500 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Pawnbroker License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 + $500 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Retail Grocery Store Check Casher Branch License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100 license fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Pennsylvania Retail Grocery Store Check Casher License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department 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:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Individual Licenses

Pennsylvania Individual Financial Services Licenses

Pennsylvania Mortgage Originator License

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $200 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $22 PA background check fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

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Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri
Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Revised February 03, 2025. Complete data last reviewed January 08, 2019.
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