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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.
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.

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.
- 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.

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.

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If you did not submit a renewal request by December 31, you may still reinstate your license between January 1 and the end of February if the state agency allows reinstatement. The reinstatement process is similar to renewal and may include additional fees or stricter review by the agency.

Refer to the resources in Gathering Renewal Requirements to see if your license is eligible for reinstatement.

Follow the steps in Requesting NMLS Annual Renewal for Individuals to reinstate your license.

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.