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Branch Licensing or Registration
Understand the purpose and process of licensing or registering branch locations through NMLS as part of the overall company licensing framework.
Applying for Branch Licenses or Registrations
Follow the structured process in NMLS to complete and submit a Branch (MU3) filing, using the topics below for each part of the application.
Filing the Initial Branch MU3 Form for a New Application
Use this section as a guide for completing and submitting the initial Branch (MU3) Form when applying for a new branch license or registration in NMLS.
Creating a Branch MU3 New Application Filing
Create a new Branch (MU3) filing in NMLS to begin the application process for a specific branch location.

Branch Licensing or Registration
Understand the purpose and process of licensing or registering branch locations through NMLS as part of the overall company licensing framework.
- Preparing to Apply for Branch Licenses or Registrations
  Before filing a Branch (MU3) application, gather the state-specific requirements your company must meet.
- Applying for Branch Licenses or Registrations
  Follow the structured process in NMLS to complete and submit a Branch (MU3) filing, using the topics below for each part of the application.
  - Filing the Initial Branch MU3 Form for a New Application
    Use this section as a guide for completing and submitting the initial Branch (MU3) Form when applying for a new branch license or registration in NMLS.
    - Creating a Branch MU3 New Application Filing
      Create a new Branch (MU3) filing in NMLS to begin the application process for a specific branch location.
    - Completing the Branch MU3 New Application Filing
      Understand the overall process for completing and submitting a Branch (MU3) filing in NMLS.
    - Managing MU2 Individual Filings for Branch Licenses or Registrations
      Understand the role of the Individual (MU2) Form in the branch licensing process, including requirements for attestation, credit report authorization, and state-specific obligations.
    - Determining Application Status
      Learn how to determine your company’s application status using the Composite View and Company Dashboard in NMLS for easy tracking and management.
- Renewing Branch Licenses or Registrations
  How to renew branch licenses in NMLS.
- Surrendering Branch Licenses or Registrations
  How to surrender a branch license in NMLS.

Creating a Branch MU3 New Application Filing

Create a new Branch (MU3) filing in NMLS to begin the application process for a specific branch location.

About this task

Use these steps to create the initial Branch (MU3) filing in NMLS. Once the filing is created, you can proceed to complete each section of the MU3 Form.

Procedure

Navigate to the NMLS Login page (State Context).
Log in to your NMLS account.
Select Filing > Branch (MU3) from the menu.
The Branch Filing screen is displayed.
Select Create New Filing.
The Branch Search screen is displayed.
Enter search criteria and select Search.
The Branch Search Results screen is displayed.
Select the desired Branch ID hyperlink.

Note: If the branch record does not yet exist, select Create Branch to create it before starting the MU3 filing.

The Branch Form (MU3) opens, beginning on the Business Activities screen.

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