Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation

Consumer Loan License

If you intend to conduct consumer lending services in the State of Maryland, you may require an consumer loan license.

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License Term: two (2) years
Unlicensed Consumer Loan and Prohibited "Payday" Loan Collection Activity

Applications and Forms

Consumer Loan License (Original Office) Application
Consumer Loan License (Branch) Application
Consumer Loan License Renewal Application
Interim Changes
Surety Bond Form (Word document, 35KB, download Word viewer for free)

Laws and Rules

Applicants and licensees are expected to be knowledgeable about and in compliance with the Consumer Loan law, and any other applicable State or Federal statutes and regulations.

Note: To access the Maryland Code Annotated, from the link below, select the “Maryland Code” folder, then select the individual folders or links provided to delve into the volumes, chapters, and/or sections of the publication.

Maryland Code Annotated, Commercial Law § 12-301 et seq. (Consumer Loan Law)
Maryland Code Annotated, Financial Institutions § 11-201 et seq. (Consumer Loan Licensing Provisions)
COMAR 09.03.02 General Regulations
COMAR 09.03.10 Credit and Other Regulation

Applications and Forms

Industry Advisories

Find Someone Who is Licensed

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (for pda/handhelds)

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State offices will be closed on February 18, 2013.

Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation

Consumer Loan License