Collection Agency Program
Collection Agency License Types
- Collection Agency
- Collection Agency Exempt Designation
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
Renewal Information<br />
(Renew by June 30 every even-numbered year)
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by June 30 of every even-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 (Must renew by hardcopy only) |
Renewals accepted: May 6, 2024 to June 30, 2024 |
Renewal Hardcopy Form Mailout: May 3, 2024 |
Renew By License Expiration Date: June 30, 2024 |
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
On-Time Cost to Renew |
Collection Agency (COLA) – $284.00 |
Collection Agency - Exempt Out-of-State (COLAX) – $284.00 |
Collection Agency Branch Location (COLB) – $284.00 |
Collection Agency - Exempt Out-of-State Branch Location (COLXB) - $284.00 |
Restoration Information<br />
(Restore within 60 days after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 60 days and subject to meeting restoration requirements. (Must restore by hardcopy only) |
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 60 days after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements. |
Cost to Restore (late renewal) |
Collection Agency (COLA) – $364.00 |
Collection Agency -Exempt Out-of-State (COLAX) – $364.00 |
Collection Agency Branch Location (COLB) – $364.00 |
Collection Agency - Exempt Out-of-State Branch Location (COLXB) – $364.00 |
Regulating Body
- Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Director