50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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North Dakota 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 North Dakota.

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North Dakota Financial Services Company Licenses

North Dakota Collection Agency Branch License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Amendment

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Changes to a branch office address can be reported online.

North Dakota Collection Agency License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Bond Requirements:

$20,000 electronic surety bond.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400 license fee + $400 application fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Amendment

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

Changes to an agency's name, qualifying individual, or address may be reported online.

North Dakota Debt Settlement Service Provider Branch Registration

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 application fee + $25 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

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

North Dakota Debt Settlement Service Provider License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

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

North Dakota Deferred Presentment Service Provider Branch License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400 application fee + $450 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

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

North Dakota Deferred Presentment Service Provider License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400 application fee + $450 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

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

North Dakota Exempt Mortgage Company Branch Registration

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
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.

North Dakota Exempt Mortgage Company Registration

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

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.

North Dakota Money Broker Branch Registration

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25 application fee + $25 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

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

North Dakota Money Broker License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

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

North Dakota Money Transmitter License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450 application fee + $400 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee + $0.25 fee per agent per year

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.

North Dakota Residential Mortgage Lender Branch Registration

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20 application fee + $50 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

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

North Dakota Residential Mortgage Lender License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $400 application fee + $400 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$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.

North Dakota Residential Mortgage Loan Servicer Branch Registration

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

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.

North Dakota Residential Mortgage Loan Servicer License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $400 application fee + $400 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500 or $2.40 cents per $100,000 of North Dakota mortgage loans serviced, whichever is greater. The renewal fee is based on the average mortgage loans serviced over the previous four quarters ending June 30th of the current year as reported on the mortgage call report. The renewal fee may not exceed $100,000.

Due:

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

Individual Licenses

North Dakota Individual Financial Services Licenses

North Dakota Mortgage Loan Originator License

Agency:North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $25 application fee + $50 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

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

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Revised April 19, 2024. Complete data last reviewed January 08, 2019.
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