Any person or organization that provides, offers to provide, or agrees to provide Debt-Management services directly or through others must register as a Debt-Management Services Provider. This includes, but is not limited to, Consumer Credit Counseling agencies, Debt Settlement agencies, telemarketing or marketing companies advertising as Credit Counseling or Debt Settlement agencies.
The Renewal for Debt Management Registrants is now Available!
Renewals are now available for current debt management registrants. Renewals must be submitted by July 1. Renewals must be completed via the Licensing portal by the Licensing/Renewals contact or another designated contact. Please use the Renewal Information and Checklist document in conjunction with completing the renewal. Renewal fee information is available within the Checklist document and within the portal under Payment Information. The Annual Report, Colorado Client List, and other supplemental forms are available for download within the portal under Resources.
Once the renewal is submitted, it will be sent for electronic signature to the person or persons listed to sign. Please ensure the renewal information provided is accurate before electronically signing. The document for electronic signature serves as your copy of the renewal and can be downloaded. The renewal is not considered submitted and will not be processed until electronically signed.
Debt-Management Registration Documents and Information
Debt-Management Services Provider Registration Application
Financial Responsibility Forms
You may refer to this Guidance regarding surety bonds containing an electronic seal and electronic signatures. Please note this is not intended as an official interpretation or opinion letter.
Other Forms for Applicants and Registrants
- Personal Affidavit
- Trust Account Authorization
- Fingerprint Instructions & Privacy Act Acknowledgment
- License/Registration Verification
IMPORTANT NOTE: Debt-management registrations (once issued) are valid through each July 1 regardless of the date issued and must be renewed annually. See the above information for important dates for debt-management registrants.
Although a registration expiration date may reflect the prior 7/1, the existing registration shall not expire (so long as a renewal is submitted) until the renewal application has been finally acted upon by the agency, pursuant to section 24-4-104(7), C.R.S.