Financial Institution Application Forms

The Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions regulates ONLY banks and credit unions.  If you are seeking a license for other types of companies, such as mortgage companies and auto finance companies, including companies that are organized as independent subsidiaries of a bank or credit union, please contact the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, phone  (207) 624-8527.

If you have any questions related to banks or credit unions, please contact the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions, phone (207) 624-8570.

Unless otherwise indicated, forms below are produced in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

Payroll Processor Application Form BFI-5 (Word)
Payroll Processing Surety Bond Form Form BFI-5 (Word)
Application to Establish a Non-depository Trust Company Form BB-4A - PDF
Form BB-4A (Word)
Application to Establish an Uninsured Bank or a Merchant Bank Form BFI-4X - PDF
Form BFI-4X (Word)
Biographical and Financial Report for Non-depository Trust Company Application, Uninsured Bank Application and Merchant Bank Application Biographical - PDF
Biographical (Word)
Application to Convert From Federal to State Charter Form BFI-4C - PDF
Form BFI-4C (Word)
Application to Merge Credit Unions Form BFI-3 (Word)
Application to Organize a Credit Union Form BB-16 (PDF)
Application to Convert From Federal to State Charter (Credit Unions) Form BB-23 (PDF)
Notice of ByLaw Amendment - Change in Field of Membership (Credit Unions) Form BFI-2 (Replacing Form BB-CUFOM) (Word)
Restricted Terms Filing(s) Form BFI-1 (Replaces Forms BB-35 and BB-36) (Word)
Maine Consumer Credit Code Notification - Form BB-34 Please contact our office at 207-624-8581 for filing requirements.