State licensing regulatory data
156 published state-law rows across 52 jurisdictions. Data as of September 8, 2026. Regulator-published requirements only.
| License type | States tracked | Require a license | Publish a bond |
|---|
| Mortgage licensing | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Money transmitter licensing | 52 | 51 | 50 |
| Debt collection licensing | 52 | 38 | 38 |
Highest statutory surety bonds
| State | License type | Bond |
|---|
| California | Mortgage | $50,000 |
| Florida | Mortgage | $50,000 |
| Illinois | Mortgage | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Money transmitter | $1,000,000 |
| Kentucky | Money transmitter | $500,000 |
| Michigan | Money transmitter | $500,000 |
| Florida | Debt collection | $50,000 |
| California | Debt collection | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | Debt collection | $25,000 |