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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.
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.
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.
Using the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart
This task explains how to access and interpret the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart to review key state-by-state requirements for license renewal.

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.
- 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.
  - Confirming Your Record Is Up to Date
    Before submitting a renewal request, individuals should review their record in NMLS to ensure that all personal and license-related information is current and accurate.
  - Reviewing License Status Eligibility
    This task explains how to determine whether your license is eligible for renewal based on its current status in NMLS.
  - Items That Can Prevent Renewal Eligibility
    Certain conditions can block your ability to submit a renewal request in NMLS, including agency-imposed flags or outstanding fees.
  - Removing License Items During Renewal
    License items such as deficiencies or conditions must be resolved before a license can be renewed. You can address these items by responding directly or by filing an amendment.
  - Completing Continuing Education for Renewal
    To be eligible for license renewal, you must complete the required Continuing Education (CE) and ensure that course completion is posted to your NMLS record.
  - 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.
    - Using the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart
      This task explains how to access and interpret the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart to review key state-by-state requirements for license renewal.
    - Using the Annual Renewal Checklist Compiler
      This task explains how to use the Annual Renewal Checklist Compiler to view and download checklists for state-specific license renewals.
    - Licenses Bypassing Renewal
      Some licenses may be excluded from the annual renewal process in NMLS depending on how recently they were issued or transitioned into the system.
  - Checking Criminal Background Check Status During Renewal
    Check the status of your Criminal Background Check (CBC) to ensure it has been completed and results have been received by NMLS as part of your renewal process.
- 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.

Using the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart

This task explains how to access and interpret the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart to review key state-by-state requirements for license renewal.

About this task

The Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart is an Excel spreadsheet that helps you find information for each state’s license renewal process, including deadlines, agency-specific documentation, reinstatement periods, and applicable fees.

Procedure

Download and open the Renewal Deadlines, Requirements, and Fees Chart.
Click the relevant tab in the spreadsheet to ensure you are viewing licensee-specific data.
Use the State column to locate the state(s) in which you hold a license.
Review the corresponding rows for key details:
1. Renewal Period Dates: The start and end dates for submission.
2. Reinstatement Period: Timeframe to renew after missing the regular deadline.
3. Accepted Payment Methods: Whether fees must be paid inside or outside NMLS.
4. Agency-Specific Requirements: Any supplemental items required to complete renewal.
Use Excel filters (dropdown arrows in column headers) to narrow the chart to your relevant states or conditions.
Refer to this chart when preparing your renewal submissions to ensure you meet all applicable requirements and deadlines.

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.