Completing Initial Authorized Agents Upload

Upload your company’s initial list of authorized agents to NMLS using the Authorized Agent Upload file.

About this task

Use the Authorized Agents section in NMLS to upload your company’s initial list of agent locations. This process is required for companies holding money transmitter or money services business licenses in participating states. The upload file must be prepared in .csv format using the Authorized Agent Upload Template. After validation, the file must be attested and submitted before regulators can access the information.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the NMLS Login page.
  2. Select the State context and sign in to NMLS.
  3. Click the Tasks tab.
  4. Click Manage Authorized Agents, then click Upload Agents.
  5. On the Authorized Agent Upload screen, click Browse and select the prepared Uniform Authorized Agents upload file.
    Note: The file should not exceed 10,000 rows. If more, split into multiple files.
    Note: (Optional) Enter a Description (up to 150 characters) to differentiate between multiple uploads.
  6. Click Upload File.
    Note: The system validates the file and standardizes addresses. During processing, the status displays In Progress. Refresh the page to view updated results.
  7. After the file is validated, click Attest and Submit to send it to the regulator.
    Note: Files with a status of Processed and Submitted are delivered to regulators. Files in In Progress, Attestation Required, or Failed Processing status are not submitted.