50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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Montana 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 Montana.

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Montana Financial Services Company Licenses

Montana Collection Agency License

Not required



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

Montana does not currently issue licenses for collection agencies.

Montana Consumer Loan Branch License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Consumer Loan License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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 30.

Montana Deferred Deposit Lender Branch License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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 + $36.25 background check 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 30.

Montana Deferred Deposit Lender License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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 + $36.25 background check 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 30.

Montana Escrow Business License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Independent Contractor Entity Branch License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$62.50

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Independent Contractor Entity License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Mortgage Broker Branch License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$62.50

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Mortgage Broker License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Mortgage Lender Branch License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$62.50

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Mortgage Lender License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $750 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Mortgage Servicer Branch License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$62.50

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Mortgage Servicer License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $750 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$750

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Sales Finance Branch License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Montana Sales Finance Company License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

Individual Licenses

Montana Individual Financial Services Licenses

Montana Mortgage Loan Originator License

Agency:Montana Division of Banking & Financial Institutions

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $400 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 30.

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