NMLS Consumer Access: http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org
 
NMLS® Consumer Access, a free service for consumers to confirm that the
financial-services company or professional with whom they wish to conduct
business is authorized to conduct business in their state
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CFPB: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/
 
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent agency
of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial
sector. Its jurisdiction includes banks, credit unions, securities firms, payday lenders,
mortgage-servicing operations, foreclosure relief services, debt collectors and other
financial companies operating in the United States.
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Florida OFR: www.flofr.com
 
Florida Department of Financial Services (FLDFS) is a state agency of Florida.
Its headquarters are in Tallahassee. In 2002 the Florida Legislature merged the
Department of Insurance, Treasury and State Fire Marshal and the Department
of Banking and Finance into one department, the Florida Department of Financial
Services. 

 
New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS): www.dfs.ny.gov

NYSDFS was established in 2011 through the merger of the former Departments
of Insurance and Banking. It regulates over 3,000 financial institutions and more
than 1,900 insurance companies, overseeing activities such as banking, insurance,
virtual currency, and cybersecurity. It aims to protect consumers and ensure the
stability and integrity of New York’s financial system.
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North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks:  nccob.nc.gov
 
The NCCOB is responsible for chartering, licensing, and regulating North Carolina’s state-
chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage companies, and other financial institutions. It
ensures compliance with state laws and protects consumers in the state’s financial sector.
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Georgia Department of Banking and Finance:  dbf.georgia.gov
 
This department regulates and examines Georgia state-chartered banks, credit unions,
trust companies, and other financial institutions. Its mission is to promote safe and sound
financial practices and protect the interests of depositors and consumers in Georgia.
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Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions: www.tn.gov/tdfi 
 
The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions charters, licenses, and regulates a
variety of financial entities in Tennessee, including banks, credit unions, and money
transmitters. It ensures these institutions operate safely and comply with state and
federal laws.