Collections Licensing

The Minnesota Department of Commerce licenses and regulates collection agencies and debt collectors. The following information provides information, resources, and forms for collections professionals to keep their licenses up-to-date.

Who Needs A License

Find out who needs a collections license under Minnesota state law.
Collection Agency License

How to apply for and obtain a collection agency license.
License/Registration Renewal

How to renew a collection agency license and debt collector registrations.
Debt Collector Registration

How to apply for and obtain a debt collector license.
Debt Collection Forms

Forms for collection agencies to include the Disclosure of Company Owners, Partners Officers.
Exemption From Licensure

Learn how to obtain a Certificate of Exemption.
License Surcharge Notice

Information about the license surcharge.