Step 1 - Confirm that your license is in an approved status
Company, Branch and Individual licenses must be in an "approved status" in order to be eligible to renew. If your license is not in an approved status, clear any outstanding requirements and deficiencies.
To check your current license status and review requirements and deficiencies placed by a state agency, follow the instructions in the License Status Quick Guide.
If your license is not in an approved status and there are no outstanding deficiencies or requirements, contact your state agency.
Step 2 - Keep your record up to date
Records must be up to date at time of renewal. Any amendments or changes to your company, branch or individual record should be made prior to renewal.
Step 3 - State requirements outside NMLS
Review the appropriate Uniform Renewal Checklist to determine documentation required to be submitted outside of NMLS at time of renewal.
Consult the State Renewal Information Page to view submission deadlines by jurisdiction.
NOTE: Annual Reports are not required as part of the NMLS 2010 Streamlined Renewal Process. States requiring an annual report in 2010 will notify their licensees.
Step 4 - Requesting Renewal
Beginning November 1st, companies can login to NMLS and request renewal of their license(s) or indicate which licenses they do not intend to renew. Individuals who are not sponsored by a company are responsible for their own renewal. Individuals who are sponsored should speak with their companies to determine whether the company will request renewal themselves or if their company will help them with this process. The Renewal Period will begin November 1st and end December 31st (11:59 p.m. ET, 8:59 p.m. PT).
Several resources have been prepared to help submit your renewal:
Payment of the State Licensing/Registration Renewal Fee and NMLS Processing Fee will be required in order to submit. For fee information see the Renewal Fee Chart.