50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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Ohio 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 Ohio.

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Ohio Financial Services Company Licenses

Ohio Check-Cashing Branch License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $500; 7/1-12/31 = $250) + $250 investigation 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.

Ohio Check-Cashing License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250 investigation fee + $500 license fee if issued between January 1 and June 30, $250 license fee if issued between July 1 and December 31.

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.

Ohio Collection Agency License

Not required



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

Ohio does not currently issue licenses for collection agencies.

Ohio Consumer Installment Loan Act Branch License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200 application fee + $300 license/registration 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.

Ohio Consumer Installment Loan Act License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Law:

ORC § 1321.63

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

New Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300 license fee + $200 investigation fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Credit Services Organization Branch Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

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.

Ohio Credit Services Organization Certificate of Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
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 + $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 1.

Ohio General Loan Law (GLL) Certificate of Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Law:

ORC § 1321.52

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

New Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300 license fee + $200 investigation fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio General Loan Law Branch Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
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:

$300

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.

Ohio Insurance Premium Finance Branch License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $375; 7/1-12/31 = $187.50) + $200 investigation fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$375

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.

Ohio Insurance Premium Finance License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $375; 7/1-12/31 = $187.50) + $200 investigation fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$375

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.

Ohio Money Transmitter License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$5000 application fee + $36.25 background check fee + $0.25 fee per agent per year

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.

Ohio Precious Metals Dealer Branch License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $300; 7/1-12/31 = $150) + $200 investigation 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.

Ohio Precious Metals Dealer License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $300; 7/1-12/31 = $150) + $200 investigation 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.

Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Branch Exemption Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
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:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.

Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Company Exemption Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
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.

Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending Act Branch Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20 + $700 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$700

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.

Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending Act Certificate of Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $700 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$700

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending Act Letter of Exemption

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $350 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.

Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending Act Letter of Exemption Branch Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.

Ohio Short-Term Lender Branch License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $1000; 7/1-12/31 = $500) + $200 investigation 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.

Ohio Short-Term Lender License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $1000; 7/1-12/31 = $500) + $200 investigation fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check 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.

Ohio Short-Term Nonprofit Lender Branch License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $500; 7/1-12/31 = $250) + $200 investigation 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.

Ohio Short-Term Nonprofit Lender License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

License/registration fee (1/1-6/30 = $500; 7/1-12/31 = $250) + $200 investigation 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 1.

Ohio Small Loan Branch License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
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 + $200 investigation 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.

Ohio Small Loan License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
Law:

ORC § 1321.02

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

New Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300 license fee + $200 investigation fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Third Party Processing and/or Underwriting Company Exemption Registration

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section
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.

Individual Licenses

Ohio Individual Financial Services Licenses

Ohio Mortgage Loan Originator License

Agency:Ohio Department of Commerce - Department of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Section

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $200 application fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check 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.

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