Individual Test Enrollments

Once a SAFE test is paid for, the individual will have 180 days to schedule the testing appointment and take the test.

Before you begin

PRIOR TO PAYING FOR A SAFE TEST YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
  • An NMLS account
  • Your individual NMLS ID Number
Note: See Request an Individual NMLS Account if you do not yet have an NMLS account and NMLS ID Number.

About this task

Once a SAFE test is paid for, the individual will have 180 days to schedule the testing appointment and take the test. Failure to take the test within 180 days will result in the test enrollment window closing, and a new test enrollment window must be paid for again.

Procedure

Viewing your NMLS ID Number
  1. Navigate to the NMLS Login page (State Context).
  2. Log in to your NMLS account.
  3. Your NMLS ID number is displayed next to your name in the upper-left corner of the screen in NMLS Connect.
Paying for the National Test
  1. Log in to your NMLS account.
  2. Click the Testing Home tile in the Quick Links section.
  3. Click the Pay for Test button.
  4. Click National Test with UST.
    Note: Click the Pay for Tests in Cart link on the left navigation panel to pay for SAFE tests that may already exist in your Test Cart.
  5. Click the Add to Cart button.
    Note: If applicable, click the Remove button to delete SAFE tests from your Test Cart.
  6. Click the Proceed to Candidate Agreement button.
  7. Review the Candidate Agreement and click the I Accept button.
  8. Click the Pay Invoice button to continue to the payment screens and remit payment.
Scheduling a Test Center Appointment
  1. Log in to your NMLS account.
  2. Click the Testing Home tile in the Quick Links section.
  3. Select the Manage Test Appointment link on the submenu.
  4. Click the Schedule – Test Center button.
    You will be redirected to the Prometric website to schedule at a test center.
Scheduling an Online Proctored Test Appointment
  1. Log in to your NMLS account.
  2. Click the Testing Home tile in the Quick Links section.
  3. Select the MLO Testing & Education tab.
  4. Select the Manage Test Appointment link on the submenu.
  5. Select the Request – Online Proctored Test button.
  6. Select the reason for requesting an online proctored test.
  7. Complete all attestations.
  8. Select Submit.
    Confirmation message appears.

    For more information on the online test option, see the information on the Online Proctored Testing page of the NMLS Resource Center.