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Account Administration
Overview of the account administration process for company and institution Account Administrators.
Creating an Organization User
The Primary or Secondary Account Administrators (AAs) are the only individuals that can create and manage other Organization Users (OUs) to assist with performing tasks in NMLS. Each OU is assigned specific roles by an AA, which determines the tasks that can be performed.

Account Administration
Overview of the account administration process for company and institution Account Administrators.
- Request a Company or Institution Account
  A state-licensed company for federally registered institution must submit the Company Account Request Form to gain access to NMLS for the first time.
- Choosing your Account Administrators
  The Account Administrators for your company are persons of your company’s choosing that will have full access to your company’s record on NMLS and will be able to fill out and submit a complete company record (Form MU1 or MU1R) to any participating state regulator or the Federal Registry.
- Creating an Organization User
  The Primary or Secondary Account Administrators (AAs) are the only individuals that can create and manage other Organization Users (OUs) to assist with performing tasks in NMLS. Each OU is assigned specific roles by an AA, which determines the tasks that can be performed.
  - User Roles for Organization Users
- Managing Organization User Information
  How Account Administrators can modify organization user information in NMLS.
- Modifying Organization User Account Roles
  An Account Administrator can remove access or grant additional access to NMLS functionality by modifying the roles the organization user has.
- Enabling or Disabling User Accounts
  An organization user whose account has been disabled by an account administrator will not be able to log in to NMLS. The user will be able to log in to NMLS only after the account has been enabled by an account administrator.
- Deleting a User Account
  A deleted organization user account cannot be re-used. A new user account will have to be created by an account administrator in order for the user to log in to NMLS.
- Account Administrator and Organization User Initial Log in
  Upon the initial login to NMLS, Account Administrators and organization users are required to pay the NMLS subscription fee, register their two-factor credential, and reset their password. In addition, they will be required to create a Security Question and Security Answer.
- NMLS Two-Factor Authentication
  An overview of how to obtain a two-factor authentication for NMLS if it is required for your account. Also includes security credential options..
- Managing Notifications
  An Account Administrator or Institution User with the Manage Notification Contacts role can manage notifications for an institution.

Creating an Organization User

The Primary or Secondary Account Administrators (AAs) are the only individuals that can create and manage other Organization Users (OUs) to assist with performing tasks in NMLS. Each OU is assigned specific roles by an AA, which determines the tasks that can be performed.

About this task

Procedure

Navigate to the NMLS Login page.
- State context.
- Federal context.
Log in to your NMLS account.
Select Admin > User Account Profiles.
Enter values for the First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Phone Number, Email Address, and Confirm Email Address fields.

Note: The Email Address must be correct as it will be used by the System to deliver account information.
Select Next.
Select the checkbox to the left of each of the desired user role(s)/permission(s).
See User Roles for Organization Users.
Select Next.
Select Finish.
A confirmation message is displayed.

Results

The user name and password information is sent to the email address provided.

Contact the NMLS Call Center with any questions: 1-855-665-7123
Monday - Friday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM ET
Available from all U.S. States and Territories.