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Application Forms - Banks

Section 6.2.286 of the Code of Virginia sets forth the qualifications for obtaining a certificate of authority to begin a banking business in Virginia. New bank applications are analyzed for various factors, including, but not limited to, the experience and strength of the proposed directors and officers, adequate capitalization to support growth, the level of community support, the banking market conditions, and the economic characteristics of the region and primary service area. We consider all the factors required by the Code to make a determination whether a particular applicant qualifies. It is mutually beneficial for any new bank organizing group to meet with the Bureau of Financial Institutions in the early stages of formation to discuss their plans.

The following are applications and related forms for new banks and for existing banks and bank holding companies, including applications for branch offices/relocations, conversion to a state bank charter, bank mergers, and acquisitions of banks. Each application form includes filing instructions. Some application types require the filing of supplemental forms. In each instance, the appropriate supplemental forms are listed directly following the application form. It is important to carefully read and follow all instructions and to provide full and complete responses. Investigation of the application may be delayed if the application is incomplete.

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  • ESTABLISH A NEW BANK
  • CCB-1121 Application of a New Bank or a New Savings and Loan Association for a Certificate of Authority to Begin Business in Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • Bank Directors Responsibilities Bureau of Financial Institutions, State Corporation Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia
    • CCB-1117 Bank Directors Responsibilities Certification
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1140 Oath of Office of Organizing Directors of Financial Institutions
    • CCB-1147 Certification Form for Interagency Biographical and Financial Report
    • CCB-1150 Employment and Business Affiliation Disclosure Form
  • CONVERSION TO A STATE CHARTERED BANK
  • CCB-1146 Application to Convert Pursuant to Title 6.2 of the Code of Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • Bank Directors Responsibilities Bureau of Financial Institutions, State Corporation Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia
    • CCB-1117 Bank Directors Responsibilities Certification
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1140 Oath of Office of Organizing Directors of Financial Institutions
    • CCB-1147 Certification Form for Interagency Biographical and Financial Report
    • CCB-1150 Employment and Business Affiliation Disclosure Form
  • ESTABLISH A BANK BRANCH
  • CCB-1125 Application to Establish a Branch
  • CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A MAIN OFFICE OR BANK BRANCH
  • CCB-1126 Application to Change the Location of a Main Office or Branch Pursuant to Title 6.2 of the Code of Virginia
  • EFT TERMINAL
  • CCB-1133 Application to Establish an EFT Terminal
  • BANK MERGER
  • CCB-1128 Application for Approval of Merger Pursuant to Title 6.2 of the Code of Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • Bank Directors Responsibilities Bureau of Financial Institutions, State Corporation Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia
    • CCB-1117 Bank Directors Responsibilities Certification
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1140 Oath of Office of Organizing Directors of Financial Institutions
    • CCB-1147 Certification Form for Interagency Biographical and Financial Report
    • CCB-1150 Employment and Business Affiliation Disclosure Form
  • INTERIM INSTITUTION TO BEGIN BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA
  • CCB-1131 Application of an Interim Institution to Begin Business in Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • Bank Directors Responsibilities Bureau of Financial Institutions, State Corporation Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia
    • CCB-1117 Bank Directors Responsibilities Certification
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1140 Oath of Office of Organizing Directors of Financial Institutions
    • CCB-1147 Certification Form for Interagency Biographical and Financial Report
    • CCB-1150 Employment and Business Affiliation Disclosure Form
  • PERMISSION TO ACQUIRE VOTING SHARES OF A VIRGINIA FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BY A PERSON OR A VIRGINIA FINANCIAL INSTITUTION HOLDING COMPANY
  • CCB-1137 Application for Permission to Acquire Voting Shares of a Virginia Financial Institution Pursuant to Section 6.2-704 A of the Code of Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1137A Consent to Service of Process
    • CCB-1147 Certification Form for Interagency Biographical and Financial Report
    • CCB-1150 Employment and Business Affiliation Disclosure Form
  • ACQUIRE A VIRGINIA BANK HOLDING COMPANY OR VIRGINIA BANK BY AN OUT-OF-STATE BANK HOLDING COMPANY
  • CCB-1139 Application to Acquire a Virginia Bank Holding Company or Virginia Bank Pursuant to Section 6.2-704 C of the Code of Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1137A Consent to Service of Process
    • CCB-1143 Limited Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1147 Certification Form for Interagency Biographical and Financial Report
    • CCB-1150 Employment and Business Affiliation Disclosure Form
  • NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE A BANK OUTSIDE VIRGINIA
  • CCB-1138 Notice of Intent to Acquire a Bank Outside Virginia Pursuant to Section 6.2-715 of the Code of Virginia
  • BANK HOLDING COMPANY TO ACQUIRE A FEDERAL SAVINGS INSTITUTION
  • CCB-1144 Application of a Bank Holding Company to Acquire a Federal Savings Institution Pursuant to Section 6.2-1146 of the Code of Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
  • ESTABLISH A SUBSIDIARY TRUST COMPANY
  • CCB-1129 Application of a Subsidiary Trust Company for a Certificate of Authority to Begin Business Pursuant to Title 6.2, Chapter 10, Article 3 of the Code of Virginia
  • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
    • Bank Directors Responsibilities Bureau of Financial Institutions, State Corporation Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia
    • CCB-1117 Bank Directors Responsibilities Certification
    • CCB-1123 Personal Financial Report and Disclosure Statement
    • CCB-1140 Oath of Office of Organizing Directors of Financial Institutions
    • CCB-1147 Certification Form for Interagency Biographical and Financial Report
    • CCB-1150 Employment and Business Affiliation Disclosure Form
  • BANK TO ENGAGE IN THE TRUST BUSINESS
  • CCB-1127 Application by a Bank To Engage in the Trust Business Pursuant to Title 6.2, Chapter 8, Article 3 of the Code of Virginia
  • ESTABLISH A TRUST OFFICE
  • CCB-9905 Application to Establish a Trust Office

Note: All applications are investigated by the Bureau of Financial Institutions. Certain application decisions are made by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions under delegated authority from the State Corporation Commission. In the event you wish to appeal either a determination made by the Bureau of Financial Institutions in the course of its investigation of your application or the Commissioner of Financial Institutions’ decision on your application, you may request a formal review by the State Corporation Commission in accordance with its Rules of Practice and Procedure