Lookup a License/Charter Help

Access the "Lookup a License/Charter" under the Online Services link to bring up the criteria search. This is where you can search for any regulated entity that the Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates. These include:

• State-Chartered Banks
• Credit Services Organizations
• Loan Originators
• Money Transmitters
• Mortgage Company Licensee
• Notification
• Revenue Bonds (Additional information on searching for Revenue Bonds)
• Supervised Loan Licensee
• Trust Companies

For more information about who we regulate, click here.

Using the Search

As a general rule, use as few criteria as possible when performing a search. You can search by business name, location information, status of the license/charter, or type of business performed.

To select multiple business types, hold the CTRL button on your keyboard when selecting with your mouse:

If you know the license/charter/CUSIP number, you can enter that directly into the second field of the License/Cert Number:

Once you've initiated a search, click the Detail to the left of any license to see additional information about the business. This information varies by the type of instituation, but can include things like bank trust powers, NMLS number, supervising company, licensed loan originators, and other relevant information.

Tips for License Lookup

• Addresses listed on OSBC Online are the physical address - some locations may have a separate mailing address.
• When searching by name, include the beginning of the name of the institution for best results.
• Use the Clear Form button to reset your search criteria.
• We classify a business license/charter as Active (Licensed), Inactive (Closed, License Lapsed, Etc.), or Pending (new applicants). For more information on any of these statuses, click the Detail link on the business.