Request an Individual NMLS Account

If you are a Mortgage Loan Originator, Control Person, Qualifying Individual, or Branch Manager, you need an NMLS Account to create and attest to your record in NMLS.

About this task

Important: Maintain your User Name, Password, and unique individual NMLS ID number in a safe location.
Your User Name and Password are used to:
  • access your NMLS record
  • attest to your record
  • grant a company access to your record
  • terminate your relationship with a company
  • renewing your license (mortgage loan originators)
Important: Creating an individual account establishes a permanent record in NMLS. Individual records are NOT to be created for training purposes.

Use the Log in screen to request your individual NMLS account.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the NMLS Login page.
  2. Click the Request an Account link.
  3. Enter the CAPTCHA information and click Next.
  4. Provide the information requested on the Create Individual User Account page.
    Note: Use your FULL LEGAL NAME (as it shows on a government issued ID) and an EMAIL ADDRESS that is readily accessible.
  5. Click Finish to confirm.

    A confirmation message containing your User Name and Individual NMLS ID number will be displayed.

    An email notification is sent to your provided email address containing your user name and password.

Results

You have created an individual NMLS User Account, and can proceed to use the system.