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Permit ID: BANK-0106 Agency Code: 0700
 
Agency Name: Financial Services, Department of (Banking Industry)
 
Permit Name: Premium Finance Agency, Change in Control
 
Permit Description: Obtains regulatory approval for change in control of a licensed premium finance agency.
 
Application Form: Application for License as a Premium Finance Company
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Form Number/Date: DFSPF Rev 10.03.2011
 
Downloadable Application Form: http://dfs.ny.gov/banking/ialfpfac.pdf, http://dfs.ny.gov/banking/ialfpfi.htm
 
Apply Online: Not Available

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Statutory Authority: NYS Banking Law, Section 555-a, Article XII-B
 
Regulatory Authority: None
 
Federal Authority:
None
 
Category of Business
Regulated by Permit:
Finance & Insurance & Real Estate

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Fees: Type                                                     Amount                  Returnable
1. Change of Control           $3,000.00          Yes
Comments: None

2. Fingerprints                $105.00            No
Comments: Fee Payable to L-1 Enrollment Services.

Fee Payment Options: Personal Check, Postal Money Order, Certified Check
 
Comments: Checks payable to the Superintendent of Financial Services
 
Additional
Documentation:
1. Professional License
Sometimes Required

2. Character References
Always Required

3. Proof of Training/Experience
Always Required

4. Project Description
Always Required

5. Financial Information
Always Required

6. Formal Educational Information
Always Required

7. Personal Background Information
Always Required
 
Comments:
 
Supplemental Permits:
 
None
 
Comments:
 
Special Requirements: 1. Public Notice
Always Required
 
 
Comments:
 
Additional Information: 1. A pre-application conference is recommended
2. Permit applications can be rejected by the agency without being approved or disapproved
3. Permit application must be notarized
4. The agency has an appeal process for a denied application
5. Permit/license must be posted
 
Comments:

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Average Application Processing: Initial: 90 Days
 
Renewal: 0 Days
 
 
Common Denial Reasons: Insufficient information, Incorrect information, Lack of qualifying experience
 
Permit Term: One-time Explain:
 
Renewable: No How Often:
 
Automatically Sent: No Explain:
 
Grace Period: No Explain:
 
Late Penalty: No Explain:
 
Application Submittal: Facsimile/Photocopy, Mail, In Person
 
Comments:

Hide details for ProcessingLicensing/Application Inquiries
Agency: NYS Department of Financial Services (Banking Industry)
 
Address: Licensed Financial Services Division
One State Street
New York, NY 10004-1511
 
Phone: (212) 709-5507
 
Other Sources
for Applications:
Agency Website
 
Agency Website: http://dfs.ny.gov
 
 
 
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