Louisiana Money Transmitter Bonds
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What Is a Louisiana Money Transmitter Bond?
A Louisiana Money Transmitter Bond acts as a legally binding performance contract ensuring transmitters follow all regulations outlined in the Louisiana Sale of Checks and Money Transmission Act.
Louisiana Money Transmitter Bond Cost
Minimum statutory bond amount
Who Needs a Louisiana Money Transmitter Bond?
Any business enterprise that receives money for transmission, sells payment instruments, or operates a money service application in Louisiana requires a bond.
Louisiana Money Transmitter Requirements
The Louisiana OFI reviews business history, corporate net worth, and your active surety bond profile.
Louisiana Money Transmitter License
Securing your Louisiana bond involves auditing your rolling annual volume, completing credit checks, and issuing via NMLS.
How the Money Transmitter Bond Process Works
Calculate Gross Sales Volume
Audit your total Louisiana remittance totals to confirm your current required statutory bonding bracket.
Submit to Underwriting Portal
Provide recent financial statements to verify net worth requirements match the desired bond limit.
Authorize the NMLS Filing
Approve the electronic transfer of the completed bond document directly to Louisiana regulators via NMLS.
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Top Money Transmitter Bond Questions Answered
Our most common questions answered efficiently.
How does my volume affect the Louisiana bond size?
The bond starts at a minimum of $25,000 and increases proportionally based on your total gross volume, topping out at a maximum of $1,000,000.
What happens if my corporate credit is weak?
You can still obtain the bond, but underwriters may adjust the premium upward or require a review of audited corporate balance sheets.
Can I consolidate my Louisiana bond with other states?
While you can use one surety company for all states, you must file a distinct, separate bond for Louisiana's specific regulatory agency.
How long does a Louisiana money transmitter bond remain active?
The bond runs continuously alongside your license but must be renewed annually with your surety provider to avoid cancellation tags.
What is the penalty for operating without this bond in Louisiana?
Operating without a bond violates state financial laws, leading to immediate license suspension, administrative fines, and cease-and-desist orders.
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