Uniform Authorized Agent Reporting (UAAR)

Understand the purpose of Uniform Authorized Agent Reporting (UAAR) in NMLS and how it supports regulatory oversight of money services businesses through periodic reporting of authorized agents.

The Uniform Authorized Agent Reporting (UAAR) process is used by companies that hold money transmitter or money services business licenses to report their authorized agent locations through NMLS. Companies upload a standardized file each reporting period that contains additions, amendments, and terminations of agent relationships. Validated files must then be attested to before submission to state regulators.

UAAR enables regulators to supervise and monitor money services businesses consistently across states. Participating companies must ensure timely and accurate reporting, whether by uploading files, attesting to no changes, or submitting terminations and amendments. Address data is validated during processing, and submissions are only complete when attested and submitted.

For authoritative requirements, see the Uniform Authorized Agent Reporting (UAAR).

Subtopics cover specific UAAR tasks, including uploading files, reviewing results, resolving errors, reporting no changes, amending or terminating agents, and generating roster reports.