Nationwide MultiState Licensing System
About NMLS
The Nationwide Multistate Licensing System is the system of record for non-depository financial services licensing or registration in participating state agencies, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. In these jurisdictions, NMLS is the official system for companies and individuals seeking to apply for, amend, renew, and surrender license authorities managed through NMLS.
NMLS Services
NMLS Modernization is the next generation of NMLS. With NMLS Modernization, state regulators, industry and individual users who manage a full range of state licensing and federal registry activities will experience improved access to data, increased uniformity and more automation.
The only nationwide system connecting agencies and companies in the examination process. The new SES Consumer Complaints feature lets state agencies track and manage complaints they may receive related to companies they supervise.
Homebuying can be an exciting but intimidating process. State and federal regulators provide several resources to help you learn about the homebuying process and make more informed decisions in your journey to homeownership.
NMLS Consumer Access is a free service for consumers to confirm that a financial services company or professional is authorized to conduct business in their state. All mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies, as well as many money services businesses, debt collectors, and consumer finance companies are listed in NMLS Consumer Access
NMLS Resources
The following links provide quick access to several resources for licensees, as well as state and federal regulators using NMLS.
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