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Consumer Reporting Agencies
Who Needs to Register
Anyone who, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports or investigative consumer reports to third parties.
How to Apply
All applications for consumer reporting agency 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 | $100 | per registration |
| Renewal Fee | $100 | per registration |
| Amendment Fee | $25 | per change to registrant legal name, address, or tradename |
NOTE: All fees collected through the NMLS are nonrefundable.
Forms & Resources
- Privacy Act Information for Consumer Reporting Agencies (RTF)
- Model Forms and Disclosures (Trusted Partner Link)
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