Requesting NMLS Annual Renewal for MLO Licenses via the Renewal Dashboard

Learn how to request annual renewal of Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) licenses using the NMLS Renewal Dashboard to initiate the renewal process efficiently.

About this task

The Renewal Dashboard displays all company and branch licenses, as well as sponsored individual licenses in a renewable license status.

For companies that employ MLOs, individual licenses display on the dashboard only if the following criteria are met:

  • The individual has attested to their record for the corresponding regulator
  • Licenses are in a renewal-eligible status
  • Licenses are NOT marked as Prevent Renewal by the regulator
  • Individual reflects as “Compliant” for required CE hours on the Course Completion and Compliance Record in NMLS
  • Company is actively sponsoring the individual’s licenses that are eligible for renewal
  • License renewal requests were not previously submitted for the current year

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the NMLS Login page (State Context).
  2. Log in to your NMLS account.
  3. Navigate to the Renewals Tab page in NMLS Classic.
    • Select Renewal Home in the Quick Links section.
      Renewal Home Quick Link
    • Select the Renew link next to the relevant license in the My Licenses section.
      Renew Link in the My Licenses Section
    You are navigated to NMLS Classic on the Renewals Tab.
  4. Select View by State Agency or View by Location from the left navigation panel.
  5. Filter the selected dashboard to see the licenses you want to renew.
  6. Select the checkbox for the licenses you want to renew.
  7. Select the Apply Selections button.
  8. Select the Proceed to Cart button.

What to do next

Attesting and Paying for NMLS Annual Renewal for Company Licenses or Registrations