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NMLS MU Forms
Chapters II through V explain specific details of each state licensing form: MU1; MU2; MU3; and MU4.
Chapter III—NMLS Individual Form (MU2)
The Individual Form (MU2) must accompany the Company or Branch Form. Each individual identified as a Control Person, Qualifying Individual, or a Branch Manager for the applicant, must complete the Individual Form (MU2).
General Instructions
The Individual Form (MU2) is required for all natural persons identified in the Company Form. In addition, everyone identified as a Control Person, Qualifying Individual, or a Branch Manager for the applicant, must complete the Individual Form (MU2) and it must accompany the Company or Branch Form.

NMLS MU Forms
Chapters II through V explain specific details of each state licensing form: MU1; MU2; MU3; and MU4.
- Chapter II—NMLS Company Form (MU1)
  NMLS Company Form (MU1) must be completed by a company applying for a license/registration in one or more states.
- Chapter III—NMLS Individual Form (MU2)
  The Individual Form (MU2) must accompany the Company or Branch Form. Each individual identified as a Control Person, Qualifying Individual, or a Branch Manager for the applicant, must complete the Individual Form (MU2).
  - Terminology Used in This Chapter
  - General Instructions
    The Individual Form (MU2) is required for all natural persons identified in the Company Form. In addition, everyone identified as a Control Person, Qualifying Individual, or a Branch Manager for the applicant, must complete the Individual Form (MU2) and it must accompany the Company or Branch Form.
  - Individual Identifying Information
  - Other Names
    Individuals are required to provide any names other than their legal name used since the age of 18, either personally or professionally. Examples include nicknames, aliases, initials, names used on business cards or advertisements, and names used before or after marriage and any names used on legal documents should they differ from your legal name.
  - Residential History
    Provide full residential history for the past 10 years. No gaps should be present.
  - Employment History
    An individual must provide a complete employment history for the past 10 years. Provide the full legal name of the company, beginning with the current employer.
  - Other Business
    Are you currently engaged in any other business as a proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent or otherwise?
  - Disclosure Questions
    All Disclosure Questions must be answered. Any Yes response requires an explanation.
  - Disclosure Explanations
    Individuals are required to update their Disclosure Explanations when circumstances change in accordance with state law or within 30 days, whichever is shorter. This includes adding a new explanation for each new event, even if the disclosure question response hasn’t changed.
  - Criminal Background Check (CBC)
    As determined by each state agency, certain Control Persons, Direct Owners, Indirect Owners, Executive Officers, Branch Managers, and Qualifying Individuals are required to submit a Criminal Background Check (CBC) through NMLS.
  - Document Uploads
    The Document Uploads section allows users to upload and submit PDF documents to regulators.
  - Credit Report Request
    Individuals should consult the state licensing requirements to determine if they should request a credit report through NMLS.
  - Attest and Submit
    The individual must attest to the MU2 form before the company can then submit the Company (MU1) filing.
- Chapter IV—NMLS Branch Form (MU3)
  The Branch Form (MU3) is the branch office information tied to a company’s record. The Branch Forms may only be submitted after a company submits a Company Form (MU1).
- Chapter V—NMLS Individual License Form (MU4)
  The Individual License Form (MU4) is the Individual Mortgage License / Registration & Consent form.

General Instructions

The Individual Form (MU2) is required for all natural persons identified in the Company Form. In addition, everyone identified as a Control Person, Qualifying Individual, or a Branch Manager for the applicant, must complete the Individual Form (MU2) and it must accompany the Company or Branch Form.

Filing

The Individual Form (MU2) is an automatic requirement and is part of the Company and Branch Forms. The Company and Branch Forms will not be considered complete without all Individual Form (MU2) data entered and attested to by each individual.

Any natural person who is an indirect owner of 10% or more, must submit an Individual Form (MU2). For percentage requirements in other industries view the state licensing requirements on the NMLS Resource Center.

Additionally, applicants must update the roster of control persons on the Company Form as needed, potentially requiring additional Individual Forms (MU2). State agencies require an authorization for a credit report and/or criminal background check to be submitted upon filing the Individual Form (MU2).

Tip: An applicant or licensee must also refer to state licensing requirements published by each state in which it is applying. Some states may require biographical information about individuals that do not fit the Control Person definition. These states may therefore request an Individual Form (MU2) with other filings.

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