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Credit Consultants Association's Missouri's Credit Laws:

This state currently has legislation pertaining to credit repair. These laws apply to the state that the consumer is located in, not the credit repair company. Keep this in mind if you plan on doing business out of state.

**DISCLAIMER - The following information is not legal advice. We strive to keep all information updated to the best of our knowledge but regulations are subject to change frequently, without our immediate awareness. The information on this page may not be 100% accurate. We strongly urge you to do your own research and to consult with a legal professional or your local legislators before making any decisions. 

Missouri Division of Finance

Department Overseeing Entity

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Address
Harry S Truman State Office Building, Rm. 630, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Phone
(573) 751-3242

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Registration Requirements.

Some states require registration with the overseeing entity. There may also be municipal or county regulations regarding business licensing or permits depending on your location. Consult with your local government to determine licensing requirements. 

Registration required?

Yes.

Fee for registration?

$300.00

Additional fees?

N/A

Link to registration requirements?

MO. Stat. 407.640

Link to registration forms?

Click here.

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Bond Requirements.

Surety bonds are required in certain states in order to prove that the credit repair organization is operating in an ethical manner. The amount and requirements vary from state to state.

Bond required?

Bond is required if credit repair organization plans to take payment from buyer before services rendered are complete.

Amount of bond required?

$10,000.00

Link to bond requirements?

MO. Stat. 407.639

Link to bond submission application?

N/A

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Contract Requirements.

All credit repair organizations are subject to both state and federal regulations. According to federal law, the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) requires all CRO's to provide contracts outlining the terms and descriptions of their services to their customers. Each individual state has different requirements regarding the language of those contracts.

Contract required?

Yes.

Contract disclosure language?

MO. Stat. 407.641

Additional language requirements?

MO. Stat. 407.642

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Who is exempt?

Anyone performing credit repair services and receiving compensation for said services is subject to the regulations in this act. However, occupations in related professions may also perform duties that may be considered credit repair. Usually, as long as someone is behaving within the course and scope of their profession and not collecting compensation, they are considered exempt from these regulations. However, these exemption requirements vary from state to state. See MO. Stat. 407.637

Attorneys exempt?

Yes.

CPAs exempt?

Yes.

Financial advisors exempt?

Not listed.

Mortgage lenders/ Originators exempt?

Yes.

Real estate agents exempt?

Yes.

Non-profits exempt?

Yes.

Non-profit exemption details, restrictions?

None specified.

To view full legal text, see MO. Stat. 407.635 et seq.