Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection

🛈 The Bureau will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.

Welcome to the website of the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, an agency within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. The Bureau oversees many aspects of the consumer finance industry, including non-bank mortgage lenders, debt collectors, loan brokers, retail creditors, money transmitters, consumer reporting agencies, student loan servicers, and non-bank ATMs. We appreciate your visit to our homepage and look forward to assisting you.

Scam Alert

October 3, 2024. The Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection’s phone number, (207) 624-8527, has been used in some spoofing and phishing scams in the last several days. For more information, CLICK HERE.


NMLS License Renewals

Act Now - The NMLS annual renewal period begins November 1. Log in to NMLS (Trusted Partner Link) to update and streamline your NMLS login experience and avoid delays in processing your license renewal. CLICK HERE to access NMLS renewal checklists.

License Transitions

The following NMLS registration transitions open November 1, 2024:

  • Consumer Reporting Agencies
  • Debt Management Service Providers

CLICK HERE for information about transitioning your license or registration to NMLS.