Office of Thrift Supervision

Applications

This section contains information and resources for filing applications with the OTS to charter a thrift, for charter conversion, change in control or to conduct various activities that require notice or application to OTS.

Pre-clearance Program - How investors can obtain preliminary OTS approval to bid on troubled troubled savings associations.

Applications Processing Handbook - Provides information on filing and form requirements, processing procedures, and review and decision guidelines.

Application Forms

E-Filing - Certain applications can be processed electronically as compared to physical receipt.  This section provides direction on how to e-file applications in pdf fillable format.

• Electronic Applications Filing Request Form - Send request to the OTS to initiate a secure transmission process to file your application electronically.

Delegations – Provides a list of applications that must be filed concurrently with the appropriate regional office and headquarters.

Where to File – Applications contacts in each OTS region and headquarters office. 

Fees - Filing fees
          Fee Waiver Policy
          Electronic Funds Transfer

Applications Database - This section contains a searchable database of pending applications as well as those completed within the past 2 years.   

Director's Orders - These orders include the OTS Director's approvals of applications and related documents.