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Renewing Individual Licenses or Registrations
Renewal is the annual process of verifying, updating, and affirming your license information in NMLS to maintain your active status for the next calendar year.
NMLS Annual Renewal Overview for Individuals
NMLS provides a renewal window each year from November 1 to December 31 during which individuals may submit renewal requests for their state licenses.
NMLS Annual Renewal Fees
NMLS annual license renewal involves a set of standard processing fees, along with state-specific fees that vary by agency.

Renewing Individual Licenses or Registrations
Renewal is the annual process of verifying, updating, and affirming your license information in NMLS to maintain your active status for the next calendar year.
- NMLS Annual Renewal Overview for Individuals
  NMLS provides a renewal window each year from November 1 to December 31 during which individuals may submit renewal requests for their state licenses.
  - NMLS Annual Renewal Fees
    NMLS annual license renewal involves a set of standard processing fees, along with state-specific fees that vary by agency.
  - Renewable License Statuses
    Only licenses in certain statuses are eligible for renewal in NMLS. If your license is not in one of these statuses, you will not be able to submit a renewal request.
  - Failing to Renew Your License
    If you do not complete the renewal process by the deadline, your license may be terminated or marked ineligible, and you may be required to reinstate it if permitted by the state agency.
  - NMLS Annual Reinstatement Period
    The NMLS Reinstatement Period runs from January 1 through the end of February and provides a second opportunity to submit a renewal request if the initial deadline was missed.
- Preparing for NMLS Annual Renewal for Individuals
  Proper preparation helps ensure your license renewal request is submitted accurately and on time. Begin reviewing and verifying your record before the November 1 opening of the renewal period.
- Requesting NMLS Annual Renewal for Individuals
  This task explains how to submit a renewal request for your individual licenses or registrations during the NMLS renewal period.
- 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.
- Choosing Do Not Renew for Your License
  If you do not intend to renew a particular license during the annual renewal period, you must select the Do Not Renew option in NMLS to notify the relevant agency.
- Reinstating Individual Licenses or Registrations
  If you missed the renewal deadline, you may be able to reinstate your license during the January–February Reinstatement Period in NMLS.
- Determining Renewal Status Using Composite View
  You can use the Composite View tab in NMLS to monitor the status of your license renewal requests.

NMLS Annual Renewal Fees

NMLS annual license renewal involves a set of standard processing fees, along with state-specific fees that vary by agency.

The table below lists common NMLS-related fees associated with individual license renewal. Additional fees may apply depending on the requirements of each state agency.


Fee Type	Amount
NMLS Processing Fee	$35
Criminal Background Check	$36.25
Credit Report	$15
State-Specific Fees	Varies by state; may be paid through or outside of NMLS

Be sure to consult each state's renewal checklist to confirm applicable fees for your license(s).

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.