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Debt Management Service Providers
Who Needs to Register
Anyone who provides or offers to provide debt management services to a Maine consumer in return for a fee or other consideration, as well as anyone located in Maine that provides or offers to provide debt management services to consumers who are not a residents of Maine in return for a fee or other consideration.
How to Apply
All applications for debt management service provider registrations must be filed with the Bureau through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). For a full list of registraton requirements, please visit the NMLS Checklist Compiler (Trusted Partner Link).
Click the button below (trusted partner link) to visit the NMLS Resource Center.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $500 | per registration |
| Branch Application Fee | $250 | per branch registration |
| Renewal Fee | $250 | per registration |
| Branch Renewal Fee | $250 | per branch registration |
| Amendment Fee | $25 | per change to registrant legal name, address, or tradename |
NOTE: All fees collected through the NMLS are nonrefundable.
Forms & Resources
- Bond Form (RTF)
- Privacy Act Information for Debt Management Service Providers (RTF)
- Sample Contract (DOC)
- Bond Confirmation form (RTF)
Approved Counselor Certification Courses and Providers
The courses listed below have been approved by the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. For questions regarding dates, times, cost and locations please contact the provider directly at the contact information provided below.
Course Name |
Provider |
Format |
Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
Certified Financial Counseling Professional |
Arbor Education | Internet | www.ArborEd.com |
PFE Certified Debt Management Professional |
Partnership for Financial Education | Self Study | Lori Pollack
|
16.5 hours |
Center for Financial Certifications | Self Study | John Linfield - Director of Certifications |
Certified Personal Finance Counselor (CPFC) |
Center for Financial Certifications | Self Study | John Linfield - Director of Certifications |
Credit Counselors Certification Program |
Financial Counseling Network. National Association of Certified Credit Counselors | Live/Classroom; CD or Diskette; Self Study; Audio/Video; Distance Learning; Internet | Heather Aiello
|
Brightscore |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee
|
Bankruptcy Overview |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Bankruptcy Training |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Business Ethics |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Counselor Training |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Client Education |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Dealing with Difficult Clients |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Financial Literacy |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Mind Your Finances |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Security Awareness |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Understanding Creditor Statements |
InCharge Debt Solutions |
Live/Classroom, CD or Diskette & Self Study | Rolita Brownlee |
Foreclosure Prevention and Litigation: What you Need to Know |
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. | Live/Classroom | Helen Connell |
IAPDA – Certified Debt Specialist |
International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA) | Self Study | Laurence Laros |
Accredited Credit Counselor, Accredited Finacial Counselor and Certified Housing Counselor (9wks for ACC) (18 wks for AFC) (27 wks for CHC) |
AFCPE | Self Study, Internet | Carol Hite |
NFCC Counselor Certification Program |
Springboard Non Profit Consumer Management |
Self Study, Live Classroom, Internet | Patti Axelson
|
Credit Counselor Certification |
Credit Counselor Certifications, Inc. | Self Study Internet | Greg Mctaggart |
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For Providers
All course applications submitted must include a $100 application fee.
- Application for Counselor Certification Program (DOC)
- Application for Consumer Education Program (DOC)
If you have questions or need more information, please contact the Bureau at (207) 624-8527 (TTY Maine Relay 711), or CCP.PFR@maine.gov