Essential Statutes
Please reference the relevant Connecticut Statutes (§§ 36a-655 to 36a-665, inclusive) before applying for a license.

Notice to all Debt Adjusters:
Consumer Credit Division Director communication with licensed money transmitters and debt adjusters regarding the possible need to hold both licenses. 
 

Nationwide Multistate Licensing and Registry   On July 1, 2015, the Department of Banking began participation for non-mortgage licensees on NMLS.    Order Establishing Requirements and Interim Procedures for System-Based Licensure for Certain Financial Services  (pdf, 667 KB)

If you wish to apply for a debt adjuster license you should begin by first reviewing Connecticut’s Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements along with Connecticut's debt adjuster licensing statutes, which provides the current licensing procedures and requirements applicable to debt adjusters.
 
All new applications must be submitted to the Department via the Nationwide Multistate Licensing and Registry.
 
If your company already has a completed record in the National Mortgage Licensing System, then applying for a license in Connecticut merely involves filing your company's record (Form MU1), control person records (Form MU2), and relevant branch records (Form MU3) with Connecticut through the NMLS and mailing in the required jurisdiction-specific requirements to the Department.
 
Go to the Getting Started page of the NMLS website and follow the steps outlined.
 
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Any questions relating to the NMLS should be directed to the NMLS Call Center at (855) 665-7123.

CONTACT

Connecticut Department of Banking
Consumer Credit Division
260 Constitution Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103-1800

Telephone: (860) 240-8200 or toll-free 800-831-7225
Fax: (860) 240-8215

WHO TO CONTACT - Contact Paola Barry by phone at 860-240-8252 or send your questions
via e-mail to paola.barry@ct.gov for additional assistance.