Money Transmitters

Selling, issuing or registering checks or money orders

Receipts of deposits for transmittal to foreign countries

All applications for company licenses must be filed with the Massachusetts Division of Banks through the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System & Registry (NMLS).  Paper license applications are no longer accepted.  Applicants for a foreign transmittal agency or check seller license are instructed to carefully review all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory bulletins prior to submitting an application.

  Click here to access NMLS and additional license application instructions

Please direct all inquiries to nmls@state.ma.us. or call 617-956-1500 ext. 351

For technical assistance with NMLS, call the NMLS Call Center at 240-386-4444.

To apply for a foreign transmittal agent/branch license, companies must submit paper applications directly to the Division of Banks.  Agent/branch licenses are not currently on NMLS.