January 2019
A Guide to Tribal Ownership of a National Bank
This publication is part of:
Collection: Comptroller's Licensing Manual & Forms
This guide is intended to assist federally recognized Indian tribes in exploring entry into the national banking system by establishing or acquiring control of a national bank.
Specifically, it:
Provides background information to consider when entering banking.
Outlines the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC's) corporate application process.
Summarizes supervision and oversight of national banks.
Addresses operational issues relevant to tribally owned banks.
Includes a glossary and a reference section, listing additional OCC publications and other resources.