This roadmap highlights key NMLS enhancements that will occur over the next six years in six different phases. Our Strategy We are modernizing NMLS using a long-term strategy focused on enhancing the system and improving the user experience. Our development priorities are to: Ensure system enhancements benefit as many system users as possible by: Focusing on areas that impact the

Washington, D.C. – Following an extensive public comment period in 2024, the Board of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the Board of Managers for the State Regulatory Registry (SRR) approved an increase in processing fees for the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). These approvals of the processing fee increase were announced on Dec. 11 on

CSBS tracks and responds to federal regulatory proposals that impact state-chartered financial institutions. The table below includes information about proposed regulations and standards and the corresponding CSBS analysis and comment letters.

Safety and Soundness Certification Certified Examiner-in-Charge (CEIC) The CEIC certification is step 3 in the CSBS bank safety and soundness credentialing program. Candidates for the CEIC designation must provide evidence of the following: Completion of three (3) years employment with a state regulatory agency, including a minimum of one (1) year of on-the-job service and training as an examiner-in-charge. Satisfactory

Safety and Soundness Certification Certified Credit Examiner (CCE) The CCE certification is step 2 in the CSBS bank safety and soundness credentialing program. Candidates for the CCE designation must provide evidence of the following: Completion of two (2) years employment with a state regulatory agency, including a minimum of one (1) year of on-the-job service and training related to financial

Safety and Soundness Certification Certified Operations Examiner (COE) The COE certification is step 1 in the CSBS bank safety and soundness credentialing program. Candidates for the COE designation must provide evidence of the following: Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) months of on-the-job service and training related to financial institution regulation and supervision. Satisfactory completion of the following course

Specialty Certification Certified Senior Trust Examiner (CSTE) Objectives of the Senior Trust Examiner Certification Program: To achieve recognition of advanced specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the examination of trust institutions of all sizes and complexities to ensure their compliance with state and federal laws and applicable regulations. To promote continuing education in trust supervision, ensuring that examiners remain

Specialty Certification Certified Trust Examiner (CTE) Objectives of the Trust Examiner Certification Program: To achieve recognition of the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the examination of trust institutions of all sizes and complexities to ensure their compliance with state and federal laws and applicable regulations. To promote continuing education in trust supervision, ensuring that examiners remain knowledgeable about

Safety and Soundness Certification Certified Large Institution Examiner (CLIE) Candidates for the CLIE designation must provide evidence of the following: Expected to have skills and experience associated with CEIC level or equivalent. Senior examiner experience aligned with skills for large bank specialties considered on a case-by-case basis. Training should include large bank focused course, including training from FDIC, FRB, FFIEC

Mortgage Certification Certified Multistate Mortgage Examiner-In-Charge (CMME) Candidates for the CMME designation must provide evidence of the following: Five years as an Examiner-in-Charge or higher, in a position where the ability to manage complex examinations with a significant amount of documentation, large numbers of internal and external staff members, and high-level communication skills are critical to mission success. Management of