Streamlined Annual Renewals (STATE)

The renewal period in NMLS has ended. A reinstatement period begins January 1st. See Step 3 below for deadlines and requirements to determine if your state regulator allows reinstatement.

Step 1 – Prepare for the renewal process

NMLS has prepared a Renewal Handbook to guide state-licensed companies and individuals through the renewal process.

• Renewal Handbook for Companies
• Renewal Handbook for Individuals

Do I need to renew my license if I received my approval for licensure after November 1, 2011?  See State-Specific FAQs.

Step 2 – Log in to NMLS and make sure your record is up to date

Make sure you can log in, with your user name and password. Licenses must be in an approved status in order to request renewal. To check your license status, follow the easy steps on the License Status Review and Definitions Quick Guide.

Step 3 – Review deadlines and requirements

Review your state(s) requirements.  Select your state(s) below to see renewal deadlines, details, fees, etc. You can also download all of this information for all states using the following spreadsheets: 1. Renewal Deadlines Chart, 2. Renewal Fees Chart

Step 4 – Request renewal

Beginning November 1st, licensees can log into NMLS, click the Renewal Tab and request renewal of their licenses, or indicate to their regulator the licenses they do not intend to renew.

Individuals should log in and, through the Renewal Tab, attest to each license as they meet the requirements listed in the attestation language. Prior to submitting a renewal request, individuals should coordinate with their company. In some instances, the company may wish to submit the renewal request on your behalf (attestation must be completed first).

Additional resources:

• Company Uniform Renewal Checklist
• Individual Uniform Renewal Checklist
• Renewal FAQ - Answers to several state-specific questions about renewal

Quick Guides (handy 1-2 page how-to documents):

• Companies
  •   Company Renewal Quick Guide  - Guides company account users through the process of submitting company/branch licenses for renewal (and how to recall a "Do Not Renew" request). Includes instructions on how to view the status of submitted renewals.
  •   Renewal Role Quick Guide  - Walks the company account administrator through the process of granting company users the Renewal Role in NMLS.
  •   Companies without a license on NMLS - Managing MLOs - For companies that do not hold a license on NMLS; how to manage their MLO’s during the renewal period
• Individuals
  •   Individual Renewal Quick Guide - Guides the individual licensee through the process of submitting licenses for renewal (and how to recall a "Do Not Renew" request). Includes instructions on how to view the status of submitted renewals.
  •   Renewal Navigation Quick Guide - Provides the individual licensee with a step by step guide for attesting to and submitting a request to renew a license.