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Before You Apply for a State License
Learn what steps to take before applying for a state license in NMLS, including creating an account and gathering the required information and documents for your MU forms.
Gathering Requirements
Understand how to identify and collect the information and documents needed to complete filings in NMLS.
Using the License Requirements and Fees Chart
This is a companion document to the License Requirements and Fees Chart to help you filter the chart based on your entity type and goal within NMLS: applying for a new license, amending your record, or complying with periodic reporting requirements.

Before You Apply for a State License
Learn what steps to take before applying for a state license in NMLS, including creating an account and gathering the required information and documents for your MU forms.
- Gathering Requirements
  Understand how to identify and collect the information and documents needed to complete filings in NMLS.
  - Figuring Out Which Licenses or Registrations You Need
    Review and analyze your business activities and use NMLS resources to determine which licenses or registrations are required before starting a filing.
  - Using the License Requirements and Fees Chart
    This is a companion document to the License Requirements and Fees Chart to help you filter the chart based on your entity type and goal within NMLS: applying for a new license, amending your record, or complying with periodic reporting requirements.
    - Company New License Application
    - Company Amendment
      This information is applicable to companies who have an existing license and wish to make changes to the Legal Name or Status, Main Address, Other Trades Names or Owners and Control Persons.
    - Company Periodic Reporting (MCR, MSBCR, or UAAR)
      This information is applicable to companies who have an existing license and need to satisfy any periodic reporting requirements, including the Mortgage Call Reports (MCR), Money Service Business Call Reports (MSB), and Uniform Authorized Agent Reporting (UAAR).
    - Branch New License Application
    - Branch Amendment
      This information is applicable to companies who have an existing branch license and wish to make changes to their MU3 filing.
    - Individual New License Application
    - Individual Amendment
      There is no information for individual amendments included in the License Requirements and Fees Chart. Review the relevant state-specific checklists using the State Licensing Checklist Compiler to ensure that you have all information and requirements.
  - Using the Checklist Compiler
    Use the Checklist Compiler on the NMLS Resource Center to find and export state licensing checklists that outline what requirements you must complete for an NMLS filing (including tasks inside and outside NMLS).

Using the License Requirements and Fees Chart

This is a companion document to the License Requirements and Fees Chart to help you filter the chart based on your entity type and goal within NMLS: applying for a new license, amending your record, or complying with periodic reporting requirements.

There may be additional state-specific requirements for your license. Review the relevant state specific checklists found on the State Licensing Checklist Compiler page to ensure that you have all information and requirements.

Note: The License Requirements and Fees Chart is a Microsoft Excel document. If you do not have Microsoft Excel, we recommend importing the chart into a 3rd party service like Google Sheets to maximize usability.

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