Amending Other Trade Names

Submit an Advance Change Notice (ACN) to add, modify, or delete an Other Trade Name on your company’s MU1 filing, and upload any required documentation.

About this task

Use a Company (MU1) amendment in NMLS to change Other Trade Names. Many state agencies require an Advance Change Notice (ACN) before the change takes effect, and timelines vary by agency. For authoritative definitions and requirements, see the NMLS Policy Guide. For state‑specific requirements and timelines, consult:
Note: Some agencies charge amendment fees for certain changes. Refer to the applicable state checklist for details.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the NMLS Login page (State Context).
  2. Log in to your NMLS account.
  3. Select Filing > Company (MU1) from the menu.
    The Company Filing screen is displayed.
  4. Select Create New Filing.
    The Company Form (MU1) opens, beginning on the Business Activities screen.
  5. Open the Other Trade Names section of the Company (MU1) filing.
    Note: The agency‑specific ACN timeline determines the allowable Effective Date. Check your state’s requirements before proceeding.
  6. Submit an ACN for an Other Trade Name.
    1. Click Add to add a new Other Trade Name, or select an existing name to modify or delete.
    2. Enter or update the Other Trade Name.
    3. Select the Industry Type and State(s) where the Other Trade Name will be used.
      Note: If applicable, check Forced Name? for the respective states.
    4. Set the Effective Date according to agency rules (must be a current or future date; up to 120 days if required by policy).
      Note: Review your state’s Amendment Checklist to confirm whether an ACN is required for this change and the required lead time.
    5. Click Save and proceed to the Attest and Submit section when ready.
      Note: Some agencies charge an amendment fee for these changes; see the state checklist.
  7. Modify a pending ACN for an Other Trade Name.
    1. Click the Edit icon next to the Other Trade Name you need to modify.
    2. Edit the Name, Effective Date, Industry Type, State, or Forced Name as applicable.
    3. Click Save.
      Note: This action changes the Pending Change Notice Type to Amend Creation and places it in the Unsubmitted Change Notices list. To undo the amendment, use the Undo control if available.
    4. Proceed to Attest and Submit.
  8. Cancel a pending ACN for an Other Trade Name.
    1. Select the pending ACN and click Cancel.
    2. Confirm the cancellation.
      Note: This action places the item in the Unsubmitted Change Notices list and changes the Pending Change Notice Type to Cancel Creation. To undo the cancellation, use the Undo control if available.
    3. Proceed to Attest and Submit if additional changes remain.
  9. Upload ACN documentation, if required by your agency.
    1. Open Document Uploads in the MU1 filing.
    2. Click Add and select the Advance Change Notice document type.
    3. (Optional) Enter a Comment, browse for the file, and click Upload.
    4. On the effective date of the change, re‑submit documents under the appropriate document type if required by your agency.
  10. Complete attestation and submission.
    1. Resolve any completeness check errors.
    2. Review the attestation language, then click Attest and Submit.