Charters & Licensing
The OCC ensures that the corporate structures of national banks and federal savings associations are established and maintained in accordance with the principles of a safe and sound banking system.
Charters & Licensing
The OCC ensures that the corporate structures of national banks and federal savings associations are established and maintained in accordance with the principles of a safe and sound banking system.
Charters & Licensing
The OCC ensures that the corporate structures of national banks and federal savings associations are established and maintained in accordance with the principles of a safe and sound banking system.
Charters & Licensing Overview
The OCC's licensing division receives, analyzes, and decides filings to establish, change the structure of, or change the activities performed by national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. The licensing division works closely with the agency's supervisory and legal divisions to render independent decisions, supported by a strong record of facts and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Note: All licensing fees have been suspended until further notice.
Licensing Decisions of Interest:
News & Bulletins
News Release Nov 23, 2020
OCC Finalizes Update to Activities and Operations Rule
Bulletin Nov 23, 2020
Mutual to Stock Conversions: New Comptroller’s Licensing Manual Booklet
Bulletin Nov 16, 2020
Financial Institution Lists
Access the most recent lists of financial institutions chartered and regulated by the OCC, including national banks, federal savings associations, credit card banks, and trust banks.
Comptroller's Licensing Manual & Forms
The Comptroller's Licensing Manual consists of a series of booklets that explain the OCC's policies and procedures on key licensing topics such as mergers, charters, changes in bank control, branch establishment, and conversion to a national bank or federal savings association.
Licensing Activities
Weekly Bulletin
View the record of receipt and OCC actions on applications and notices filed by national banks and federal savings associations.
Corporate Applications
Use the Corporate Applications Search (CAS) to search applications and actions.
Licensing Filings
Use the Central Application Tracking System (CATS) to submit licensing and public welfare investment applications and notices.
Public Comments on Applications
Provide a comment on certain financial institution applications and other notices, as required by law, regulation, or OCC policy.
Interpretations & Actions
Interpretations and actions, published monthly, include legal interpretations, CRA evaluations, enforcement actions, and significant decisions on applications.