Jump to main content
Electronic Surety Bonds (ESB) in NMLS
An overview of how electronic surety bonds (ESB) work in NMLS, including information about who uses them and why.
Glossary of Electronic Surety Bond (ESB) Terms
Definitions for electronic surety bond (ESB) terminology used in NMLS.
Roles and Responsibilities with NMLS Electronic Surety Bonds
Definitions, roles, and responsibilities for the different entities that participate in NMLS electronic surety bonds (ESB).
NMLS Account Creation for Surety Companies
How to create an NMLS account for surety companies. Includes information about limited and full entity requests.
Roles and Responsibilities with NMLS Electronic Surety Bonds
Definitions, roles, and responsibilities for the different entities that participate in NMLS electronic surety bonds (ESB).
NMLS User Roles for Surety Companies
Understand the different roles available to surety company users in NMLS.
Managing User Roles for Surety Companies
How to assign and manage user roles in NMLS for surety companies.
Purpose of Associations in NMLS Electronic Surety Bonds
Understand the purpose of associations in NMLS electronic surtety bonds (ESBs).
Creating an Association Request (Surety Company Perspective)
How to create an association request in NMLS for surety companies.
Removing or Revising Associations
How surety companies can remove or revise associations in NMLS.
Batch Uploading Associations Using XML
How to upload multiple associations at once in NMLS using an XML batch upload process.
Handling Errors with Associations
How surety companies can troubleshoot common errors when managing associations in NMLS.
Surety Company Dashboard
Understand how to use the Surety Company Dashboard in NMLS to navigate common tasks for electronic surety bonds (ESBs).
Bond Creation and Execution for Surety Companies
Understand the process of bond creation and execution for surety companies managing electronic surety bonds (ESBs) in NMLS.
Converting Paper Bonds to Electronic Surety Bonds (ESBs)
How to convert a paper bond to an electronic surety bond (ESB) in NMLS.
Riders and Endorsements for Electronic Surety Bonds (ESBs)
Understand how surety companies manage riders and endorsements for electronic surety bonds (ESBs) in NMLS.
Canceling, Returning, or Voiding an Electronic Surety Bond (ESB)
How to cancel, return, or void an electronic surety bond (ESB) in NMLS.
Changing the Broker of Record for an Electronic Surety Bond (ESB)
How to change the broker of record (BOR) for an electronic surety bond (ESB) in NMLS.
Special Cases for Electronic Surety Bonds (ESBs) in NMLS
Understand special cases for electronic surety bonds (ESBs) in NMLS, inluding information about perpetual bonds and bonds for Guam.
Editing Pending Electronic Surety Bonds (ESBs)
How surety companies can edit pending electronic surety bonds (ESBs) in NMLS.
Electronic Surety Bond (ESB) Renewals and Updates
Understand how renewals and updates for electronic surety bonds (ESBs) are handled in NMLS.
Handling Regulator Returns for Electronic Surety Bonds (ESBs)
Understand how to handle regulator returns for electronic surety bonds (ESBs) in NMLS, including information about system notifications, voiding riders, and reason codes.
Reuse of Electronic Surety Bond (ESB) Numbers in NMLS
Understand how electronic surety bond (ESB) numbers can be reused in NMLS.

Publication Date: .


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.