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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.
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.
Failing to Renew Your License
Understand the consequences of not renewing a state company license in NMLS by the annual deadline.
NMLS Annual Reinstatement Period
Learn about the NMLS annual reinstatement period, when some expired licenses can be reinstated if allowed by the regulator.

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.
  - NMLS Annual Renewal Fees
    Review the fees associated with the NMLS annual renewal process, including system processing fees, state agency fees, and applicable fees for company, branch, and individual license renewals.
  - Renewable License Statuses
    View the NMLS license statuses that are eligible for renewal during the annual renewal period.
  - Failing to Renew Your License
    Understand the consequences of not renewing a state company license in NMLS by the annual deadline.
    - NMLS Annual Reinstatement Period
      Learn about the NMLS annual reinstatement period, when some expired licenses can be reinstated if allowed by the regulator.
- Preparing for NMLS Annual Renewal for Companies
  Introduction to the steps companies must take to prepare for the NMLS annual renewal process.
- 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.

NMLS Annual Reinstatement Period

Learn about the NMLS annual reinstatement period, when some expired licenses can be reinstated if allowed by the regulator.

The reinstatement period in NMLS runs from January 1 through the end of February. During this time, some state agencies allow companies, branches, and individuals that failed to renew by December 31 to reinstate their licenses by meeting specific requirements.

Reinstatement typically involves paying renewal and reinstatement fees, resolving any outstanding license items, and ensuring all continuing education or reporting requirements are met.

To determine if your agency participates in reinstatement, review:

The Renewal Requirements, Deadlines, and Fees Chart
The Annual Renewal Checklist to see state-specific requirements

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.