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Renewing Company Licenses or Registrations
Learn the basic concept of company license and registration renewals in NMLS and navigate to related renewal topics.
Preparing for NMLS Annual Renewal for Companies
Introduction to the steps companies must take to prepare for the NMLS annual renewal process.
Items that Can Prevent Renewal Eligibility
Overview of common issues in NMLS that can block or delay license renewal eligibility for state-licensed companies.

Renewing Company Licenses or Registrations
Learn the basic concept of company license and registration renewals in NMLS and navigate to related renewal topics.
- NMLS Annual Renewal Overview for Companies
  Understand the process and requirements for renewing company licenses or registrations in NMLS, including timelines, renewal eligibility, attestation, and submission of required fees and documentation.
- Preparing for NMLS Annual Renewal for Companies
  Introduction to the steps companies must take to prepare for the NMLS annual renewal process.
  - Confirming Your Record is Up to Date
    Verify that your company record in NMLS is current and accurate before submitting annual renewal requests.
  - Reviewing License Status Eligibility
    Check your company’s license statuses in NMLS to confirm eligibility for renewal and identify any issues that may block renewal.
  - Items that Can Prevent Renewal Eligibility
    Overview of common issues in NMLS that can block or delay license renewal eligibility for state-licensed companies.
  - Removing License Items
    Identify and resolve license items in NMLS that could block or delay your company’s annual renewal.
  - Gathering Renewal Requirements
    Before you can renew your license, you must gather all state-specific requirements using the NMLS Renewal Checklist Compiler and the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart.
- Requesting NMLS Annual Renewal for Company Licenses or Registrations
  Overview of how companies can request annual renewal of their licenses or registrations in NMLS, including available submission methods, attestation, and payment.
- Choosing Do Not Renew for Company Licenses or Registrations
  Learn when and why companies may select the Do Not Renew option in NMLS for specific licenses or registrations, and how to complete the action.
- Troubleshooting Common Issues with NMLS Annual Renewal
  This topic outlines common issues that may prevent successful license renewal in NMLS and offers guidance on how to resolve them.
- Reinstating Company Licenses or Registrations
  Learn how companies can reinstate expired or lapsed licenses in NMLS if permitted by their state regulator.
- Determining Renewal Status Using Composite View
  Use Composite View in NMLS to check and interpret the renewal status of company, branch, and sponsored individual licenses during the annual renewal period.
- Managing NMLS Annual Renewal for MLO Licenses or Registrations
  Overview of how companies manage the annual renewal process for Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) licenses and registrations in NMLS, including collaboration with MLOs to ensure timely and accurate renewals.

Items that Can Prevent Renewal Eligibility

Overview of common issues in NMLS that can block or delay license renewal eligibility for state-licensed companies.

Before November 1, review your company and branch records in NMLS to identify issues that could prevent renewal. The examples below summarize common blockers; resolving them early helps ensure your licenses are eligible when the renewal window opens.

Common renewal blockers

Outstanding license items on the company or branches (for example, document requests, disclosures, or approvals still required by a regulator).
Unpaid fees or invoices associated with filings or prior obligations.
Company record changes not yet filed or approved (such as legal name, main address, or control persons) that require a Company (MU1) amendment or regulator approval.
Surety bond issues, including insufficient coverage, expired bonds, or missing/deficient bond riders.
Regulatory holds or restrictions imposed by a state agency that pause or limit renewal activity.
Reporting delinquencies or deficiencies (for example, required call reports or authorized agent reports not filed or flagged as deficient).
Sponsorship issues that affect branch or sponsored individual license eligibility (for example, terminated or pending sponsorships that impact the company’s ability to renew related authorities).

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.