50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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Maryland 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 Maryland.

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Company Licenses

Maryland Financial Services Company Licenses

Maryland Check Casher Registration

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Check Cashing Services License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Check Cashing Services Registration

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Collection Agency Branch License

Agency:Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Bond Requirements:

$5,000 electronic surety bond for each branch location.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online through NMLS

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online through NMLS

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Amendment

Filing Method:

Online through NMLS

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Changes to a branch office address, branch manager, or trade name can be made online.

Maryland Collection Agency License

Agency:Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Bond Requirements:

$5,000 electronic surety bond.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online through NMLS

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online through NMLS

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Amendment

Filing Method:

Online through NMLS

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Changes to the name, address, or other entity information can be made online.

Maryland Consumer Loan License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Consumer Reporting Agency Registration

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Credit Services Business License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Debt Management Services License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Debt Settlement Services Provider Registration

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Exempt Collection Agency Registration

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Exempt Mortgage Lender Company Registration

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Installment Loan License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Money Transmitter License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Mortgage Lender License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Sales Finance License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Student Financing Company License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Individual Licenses

Maryland Individual Financial Services Licenses

Maryland Affiliated Insurance Producers-Mortgage Loan Originator License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Maryland Mortgage Originator License

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

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