Georgia Department of Banking & Finance ~ Non-Depository Financial Institutions Division
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Inside this Issue:
NMLS Money 2 Services
Businesses Call Report and
4th Quarter 2018 Quarterly Reporting
Upcoming Atlanta 3 Check Cashing Classes
2019 State 3 Holidays
Contact Information 4
APPENDIX: MSB Activity by Current
License Status
2019 License Renewal Period Has Ended
The Annual License Renewal Period for 2019 has ended. A licensee that has submitted a renewal filing through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System on or before December 31, 2018, can continue to work as an MSB unless and until there is a surrender/withdrawal of the license or a final order of denial or revocation is issued by the Department.
Renewal applicants with incomplete applications (e.g., unpaid fines/fees, license items) will be expired during the month of January 2019.
PENDING RENEWAL REQUESTS
Does your license have a renewal request pending? If so, please check your NMLS record for any deficiencies, or license items, placed by the Department. No renewal request will be approved with outstanding license items.
Many licensees that have not yet been approved owe fines and fees check your NMLS record to see if your renewal is being delayed due to unpaid fines and fees.
Fines and fees must be paid through the NMLS Agency Fee Invoice. Please visit the following link for information on how to pay the Agency Fee Invoice in NMLS: For a Company http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/licensees/resources/ LicenseeResources/Paying%20an%20Invoice_C.pdf
Forgot to Renew an MSB License?
If an MSB did not request renewal by December 31, 2018, the license expired by operation of law effective January 1, 2019, AND the licensee may not conduct MSB activity in Georgia. The licensee must submit a new application through the NMLS: http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/slr/Pages/DynamicLicenses.aspx? StateID=GA
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4th Quarter 2018
NMLS Money Services Businesses Call Report and 4th Quarter 2018 Quarterly Reporting
Quarterly reports on transactions that occurred between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, are now due. The Department utilizes the NMLS Money Services Businesses Call Report (MSBCR) functionality for submission of routine financial and transactional reporting requirements by Seller of Payment Instrument and Money Transmitter Licensees.
The NMLS MSBCR is a mandatory filing for Seller of Payment Instrument and Money Transmitter Licensees and is due 45 days after the quarter end (February 14, 2019). Licensees should follow the instructions and directions provided by NMLS for completing the MSBCR requirement, in addition to updating the Uniform Authorized Agent Report (UAAR). Even if you have nothing to report and have no authorized agents, you must complete the MSBCR and the UAAR in NMLS.
All updates and resources pertaining to the MSBCR will be posted on the MSB Call Report page on the NMLS Resource Center. Likewise, the Department will continue to communicate with its licensees for reporting requirements outside of NMLS. Questions regarding the MSBCR or the UAAR should be directed to the NMLS Call Center at 1-855-NMLS-123 (1-855-665-7123).
In addition to the reporting through NMLS, licensees must also submit Average Daily Balance of Outstandings directly to the Department, outside of the NMLS, through the existing webform https://dbf.georgia.gov/webform/quarterly-reporting-sale-payment-instruments-and-money-transmitterlicensees.
Please complete and submit all reports by February 14, 2019.
Licensees that fail to file all required reports by the deadline will be assessed a fine of $1,000 and may subject their Georgia license to revocation.
If you have additional questions, please e-mail the Department's MSB Section at msb@dbf.state.ga.us.
COMMONLY USED ACRONYMS
CC -- Check Casher License Department -- Ga. Department of Banking and Finance ESB -- Electronic Surety Bond MSB -- Money Services Business MSBCR -- Money Services Businesses Call Report MT -- Money Transmitter License
NMLS or NMLSR -- Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry O.C.G.A. -- Official Code of Georgia Annotated
SPI -- Seller of Payment Instruments License
UAAR -- Uniform Authorized Agent Report
4th Quarter 2018
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Upcoming Atlanta Check Cashing Class
The Department offers a check cashing class that benefits first-time and experienced check cashers. These classes generally last about an hour. There is no cost for the class and it is a great way to learn about Georgia law, Department regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act ("BSA") and Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") requirements. During examinations, those who have attended the class have stated that the knowledge and information they gained helped prevent violations and avoid the imposition of fines.
As a further benefit, the Department provides a certificate of attendance that licensees may use as evidence of training received on BSA and Anti-Money Laundering.
The classes are limited to a maximum of seven attendees, so you must make an advance reservation by calling 770-986-1652 or emailing msb@dbf.state.ga.us. Reserve your seat now! We look forward to seeing you.
Upcoming Atlanta Check Casher Class* March 6, 2019 10:00 AM June 5, 2019, 10:00 AM
September 4, 2019, 10:00 AM December 4, 2019, 10:00 AM
* Please note that the class schedule is subject to change
2019 State Holidays
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 1-4-1, the following is the list of state holidays when the Capitol and state agencies will be closed during calendar year 2019:
State Holiday Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday State Holiday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
January 19 - will be observed on Friday, November 29 Monday, January 21 February 18 - will be observed on Tuesday, December 24 April 26 - will be observed on Monday, April 22 Monday, May 27 Thursday, July 4 Monday, September 2 Monday, October 14 Monday, November 11 Thursday, November 28 Wednesday, December 25
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4th Quarter 2018
Department Contact Information
NAME Fernando Ornelas, Supervisory Examiner Ana Contreras, Financial Examiner Byron Larios, Senior Assistant Financial Examiner
E-MAIL ADDRESS fornelas@dbf.state.ga.us acontreras@dbf.state.ga.us blarios@dbf.state.ga.us
PHONE# (770) 986-1313 (770) 986-1652 (770) 986-1639
Corresponding with the Department
When corresponding with the Department, e-mail communication is preferred. Providing written details in the email regarding any questions or concerns you may have allows the Department to forward the request to the appropriate person who handles that area, and if sufficient details are included in the request, that person can then more efficiently provide you with an answer. The main Division e-mail address is msb@dbf.state.ga.us.
Since the Department's main method of communicating with licensees is via e-mail, it is very important that you supply the Department with a valid e-mail address and that you keep us informed if your e-mail address changes. Please be sure that your e-mail account does not divert Department e-mail to your spam or junk folder.
4th Quarter 2018
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
2990 Brandywine Road Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30341-5565
Phone: (770) 986-1633 Fax: (770) 986-1655 or 1029 Email: msb@dbf.state.ga.us
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The Department is the state agency that regulates and examines Georgia statechartered banks, state-chartered credit unions, and state-chartered trust companies. The Department also has responsibility for the supervision, regulation, and examination of Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks (MALPBs) chartered in Georgia.
In addition, the Department has regulatory and/or licensing authority over mortgage brokers, lenders and processors, mortgage loan originators, check cashers, sellersissuers of payment instruments, money transmitters, international banking organizations, and bank holding companies conducting business in Georgia.
Our Mission is to promote safe, sound, competitive financial services in Georgia through innovative, responsive regulation and supervision.
Our Vision is to be a willing and able partner with our regulated entities in order to support vibrant economic growth and prosperity in Georgia.
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APPENDIX
License Status Approved Denied Revoked Terminated Expired Terminated Ordered to Surrender
Terminated Surrendered/Cancelled
Definition
The entity has an Approved licens e.
The entity applied for a licens e and the reques t was Denied. The entity's licens e was Revoked and the entity is no longer authorized to conduct business.
The entity failed to renew. An entity has been ordered to s urrender their approved licens e. The entity is not authorized to conduct busines s. The entity has reques ted a s urrender/cancelation of their licens e and the regulator has granted this surrender/ cancelation request.
MSB ACTIVITY BY CURRENT LICENSE STATUS
GA Check Casher License
Approved
NMLS# License#
Company Name
1779437
63332
DJ OIL LLC
1783133
63993
SAI BABA 2005, INC.
1767653
62785
Mighty Luthersville Management LLC
1778827
63363
SAIAMI 2, INC.
1776795
63590
Rajputana Inc
1730494
63509
BAPS 4EVER, LLC
1759828
63666
OM SAI LAXMI INVESTMENT LLC
1792351
63987
366 Six Flags LLC
1787476
63807
Shiv & Nishi, LLC
1433298
48483
Miscelanea Guate-Mex I LLC
1704330
61335
BAAHUBALI CORPORATION, INC
1782637
63760
M & R BUSINESS INVESTMENT INC
1784075
63669
Samhati Enterprise LLC
1807379
64505
MANLAW INC
1800021
64285
Chamblee Alok Enterprises, Inc.
1794754
64576
Radhmin Inc
1810122
64720
DJ SERVICES, LLC
1796421
64095
SAMARTH FOOD LLC
1799841
64301
Northside Pawn Shop, Inc.
Date 10/04/2018 10/10/2018 10/10/2018 10/11/2018 10/11/2018 11/01/2018 11/01/2018 11/01/2018 11/02/2018 11/02/2018 11/07/2018 11/15/2018 11/26/2018 12/12/2018 12/19/2018 12/28/2018 12/31/2018 12/31/2018 12/31/2018
City GAINESVILLE Marietta Luthersville GARDENCITY Warner Robins LEESBURG MARIETTA Austell Brunswick Cairo VALDOSTA SUGAR HILL Roswell marietta Chamblee Jesup Norcross VIENNA Columbus
State GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
Appendix 1 of 3
1612352
55969
SHREE GAJKARNA CORPORATION
20
Terminated - Expired
NMLS# License#
Company Name
1646487
57297
Bashabo Enterprise Inc
1
Terminated - Surrendered/Cancelled
NMLS# License#
Company Name
1688150
59081
HARZAND CHECK CASHING INC.
1246266
22025
MIRAS INC
2
GA Money Transmitter License
Approved
NMLS# License#
Company Name
1787537
63891
First Choice Global Inc
1375928
63880
LYON'S MONEY TRANSFER INC.
897900
62259
Money Management International, Inc.
3
Terminated - Surrendered/Cancelled
NMLS# License#
Company Name
907321
50325
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
1
GA Seller of Payment Instruments License
Approved
NMLS# License#
Company Name
1758277
62878
Network Communications International Corp.
1544336
63330
Bittrex, Inc.
1735216
63360
CoinZoom, Inc.
1758772
63844
Logical Brokerage Corp.
1728518
62321
Eris Clearing LLC
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12/31/2018 DAWSON FOREST
GA
ROAD
Date 11/28/2018
City Chamblee
State GA
Date 11/07/2018 11/07/2018
City Decatur Fairburn
State GA GA
Date 11/01/2018 11/01/2018 11/01/2018
City Atlanta NEWARK Sugar Land
State GA NJ TX
Date 11/05/2018
City Atlanta
State GA
Date 10/04/2018 10/04/2018 11/01/2018 12/03/2018 12/05/2018
City Longview SEATTLE Salt Lake City Fort Lauderdale Chicago
State TX WA UT FL IL
Appendix 2 of 3
Terminated - Surrendered/Cancelled
NMLS# License#
Company Name
1273871
48519
BillMo LLC
1
Date 10/01/2018
City Middlebury
State CT
Appendix 3 of 3