Other Trade Names*
As noted in the field descriptions below, Other Trade Names must be completed for all other names the company will be using in NMLS participating states and for which industry types.
These include other business names, fictitious names, forced dba’s “doing business as”, etc. NMLS allows an unlimited number of Other Trade Names.
Licensees should not include “dba” in front of their Other Trade Name. The name provided should be exactly as used in advertising, documents, etc.
Licensees should indicate if the “dba” is forced by a state by checking the box in the forced column. A forced “dba” is one that is required to be used because the state’s Secretary of State or other agency will not allow the company to use its legal name.
This may be due to several reasons, including the company’s legal name is already used by another company in that state. Please consult state licensing requirements for additional information related to forced “dbas.”
Consult state licensing requirements to determine if there are any restrictions or additional requirements for Other Trade Names.
Industry Type(s)
Applicants and licensees must indicate the industry type(s) to which the Other Trade Name applies.
State
Applicants and licensees must indicate the state(s) to which the Other Trade Name applies. A forced name is applicable when a particular state has forced you to use a particular trade name in their jurisdiction.
Other Trade Names
These include other business names, fictitious names, forced dba’s “doing business as”, etc. The NMLS allows an unlimited number of Other Trade Names.
Licensees should not include “dba” in front of their Other Trade Name. The name inputted should be exactly how they use it in advertising, documents, etc.
Licensees should indicate if the “dba” is forced by a state by checking the box in the Forced Name? column. A forced “dba” is one that is required to be used because the state’s Secretary of State or other agency will not allow the company to use its legal name.
This may be due to a number of reasons, including the company’s legal name is already used by another company in that state. Please consult the state licensing requirements for additional information related to forced “dbas.”
Consult the state licensing requirements to determine if there are any restrictions or additional requirements for Other Trade Names.
Industry Type(s)
Applicants and licensees must indicate the Industry Type(s) to which the Other Trade Name applies.
State
Applicants and licensees must indicate the State(s) to which the Other Trade Name applies. A forced name is applicable when a particular state has forced you to use a particular trade name in their jurisdiction.