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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.

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.

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.

State-licensed individuals must renew their licenses in NMLS between November 1 and December 31 each year. This ensures their licenses remain active for the upcoming year.

See the Renewal for Individuals self-paced e-learning course for a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire renewal process in NMLS.

Renewing a license involves:

Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of your information in NMLS
Completing Continuing Education (CE) requirements as required by the state
Confirming that your Criminal Background Check (CBC) and credit report are up to date
Completing the required attestation for each license
Paying applicable renewal fees and any outstanding invoices

You may only renew licenses that are in a renewable status. If any license items or deficiencies exist on your record, they may need to be resolved prior to renewal.

Failure to complete all steps before the deadline may result in a license status change or the need to request reinstatement in January.

See the following topics for more information:

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.