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Collection / ARM in District of Columbia
Collection agency authority, confirm with DISB
Collection agency license requirements by state is the national page. This page is District of Columbia only.
Fee, bond, and timeline
Each cell cites a state regulator, a statute, or the NMLS License Requirements and Fees Chart. If a figure could not be verified, the cell says Varies, see regulator and links the agency.
| Item | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | Varies, see regulator | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, NMLS License Requirements and Fees Chart |
| Bond | Varies, see regulator | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, NMLS License Requirements and Fees Chart |
| Timeline | Varies, see regulator | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, NMLS License Requirements and Fees Chart |
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Who needs this in District of Columbia
The current NMLS company chart does not list a District of Columbia collection agency license. Third-party collectors still must follow the FDCPA. Confirm with DISB before treating collection as unlicensed in the District.
Where to file
Open DISB and the NMLS chart before you collect from District residents. A mortgage, money lender, or money transmitter license does not authorize collection.
How to handle a collection agency filing in District of Columbia
- Confirm the collection agency activity in District of ColumbiaThe current NMLS company chart does not list a District of Columbia collection agency license. Third-party collectors still must follow the FDCPA. Confirm with DISB before treating collection as unlicensed in the District.
- Open the agency checklistOpen District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking and read the current checklist before you apply. The agency page is linked on this screen.
- File on the path this page namesOpen DISB and the NMLS chart before you collect from District residents. A mortgage, money lender, or money transmitter license does not authorize collection.
- Use the fee, bond, and timeline tableRead each cell and open its source. If the cell says Varies, see regulator, use the agency link on that row.
Federal overlay
State licensing does not replace the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, CFPB Regulation F, or the TCPA. Those rules apply whether or not a state issues a license.
Questions
Who needs a collection agency license in District of Columbia?+
The current NMLS company chart does not list a District of Columbia collection agency license. Third-party collectors still must follow the FDCPA. Confirm with DISB before treating collection as unlicensed in the District.
Where do you file in District of Columbia?+
Open DISB and the NMLS chart before you collect from District residents. A mortgage, money lender, or money transmitter license does not authorize collection.
What fee, bond, and timeline apply in District of Columbia?+
A figure is shown when a state regulator, a statute, or the NMLS License Requirements and Fees Chart states it. If the cell says Varies, see regulator, open the agency link before you pay or set a date.
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Cornerstone on collection / arm
Fee, bond, and timeline cells cite a state regulator, a statute, or the NMLS chart. If a figure could not be verified, the cell says Varies, see regulator and links the agency. License categories and exemptions change. Confirm the current checklist on the official site before you apply. This is not legal advice.