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 Recent News

NMLS Annual Renewal Ends Dec. 31

Posted 12/8/2022

The NMLS Annual Renewal Period for registered mortgage loan originators will end Dec 31. For complete information on completing renewal, visit the Renew - Reactivate page here on the Federal Registry Resource Center.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, Dec. 3

Posted 12/2/2022

​NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, Dec. 3, from 7 – 11 a.m. ET due to scheduled system maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Prometric Scheduled Maintenance to Affect Test Scheduling Saturday, Dec. 3

Posted 12/2/2022

Due to scheduled system maintenance, Prometric will be unavailable to schedule or modify test appointments Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.

During this time, users will not be able to schedule, reschedule or cancel test appointments.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, Nov. 5

Posted 11/4/2022

​NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7 – 10 a.m. ET due to scheduled system maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The NMLS Annual Renewal Period Started Today, Nov. 1

Posted 11/1/2022

​The NMLS Annual Renewal Period is now in progress and will continue through Dec. 31. Visit the Renew/Reactivate Information page for details on renewing institution and mortgage loan originator registration.  ​

NMLS Maintenance Starting Oct. 31, 9 p.m. ET to Prepare for Renewals

Posted 11/1/2022

NMLS will be unavailable starting Monday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. ET. NMLS will resume normal operation Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 a.m. ET.

System maintenance will be conducted during this time to prepare NMLS for the start of annual renewals on Nov. 1.   ​

Prepare Now – NMLS Annual Renewal Starts Nov. 1

Posted 10/3/2022

​ The NMLS 2023 Annual Renewal Period begins Nov. 1. According to federal regulations, all institutions must renew their registrations in NMLS for 2023.

In addition, individual mortgage loan originators actively registered prior to July 1, 2022, must be renewed for 2023 through NMLS. The NMLS Annual Renewal Period ends Dec. 31 for both institutions and mortgage loan originators.

Visit the Renew-Reactivate page for guidance on how to prepare for and complete renewal.

NMLS Policy Guidebook Updates Available

Posted 9/30/2022

​An updated version of the NMLS Policy Guidebook has been posted to the NMLS Resource Center and the Regulator Resource Center. Click here to view a summary of the updates.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, Sept. 24

Posted 9/23/2022

​Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, Sept. 24, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET.

In addition, NMLS Consumer Access may also be impacted briefly between 8 – 9 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Release 2022.9 Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24

Posted 9/22/2022

​NMLS maintenance release 2022.9 is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24. The system updates can be reviewed in the NMLS 2022.9 Release Notes. These release notes include details on changes related to administration of the SAFE MLO test via online proctored testing for prospective mortgage loan originators. 

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, Aug. 6

Posted 8/5/2022

​Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, Aug. 6, from 6:30 - 10 a.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, July 23

Posted 7/22/2022

​Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, July 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Release 2022.7 Scheduled for Saturday, July 23

Posted 7/20/2022

​NMLS maintenance release 2022.7 is scheduled for Saturday, July 23. The system updates can be reviewed in the NMLS 2022.7 Release Notes. These release notes include details on system enhancements for identity verification (IDV), company notifications related to unverified IDV status, and FBI Privacy Act notices.      ​

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, May 21

Posted 5/20/2022

​Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, May 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Release 2022.5 Scheduled for Saturday, May 21

Posted 5/19/2022

NMLS maintenance release 2022.5 is scheduled for Saturday, May 21. The system updates can be reviewed in the NMLS 2022.5 Release Notes. These release notes include details on system enhancements for identity verification, payment processing, and additional updates related to mortgage loan originators.

CSBS Board of Directors Announces the Passing of John W. Ryan

Posted 5/18/2022

​It is with great sadness that we announce that John W. Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSBS, died unexpectedly late Monday, May 16, in Washington, D.C. Read the full announcement here.​

NMLS Policy Guidebook Updates Available

Posted 5/10/2022

​An updated version of the NMLS Policy Guidebook has been posted to the NMLS Resource Center and the Regulator Resource Center. Click here to view a summary of the updates.​

2021 CSBS Annual Report Now Available – Highlights CSBS and NMLS Accomplishments

Posted 4/20/2022

​The 2021 report features both CSBS achievements and NMLS operations and performance, information previously shared through the SRR annual report. The new format captures the full breadth of the state system, representing One CSBS.

Click here to read the full report.  

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, March 26

Posted 3/25/2022

​Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, March 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Release 2022.3 Scheduled for Saturday, March 26

Posted 3/23/2022

​NMLS maintenance release 2022.3 is scheduled for Saturday, March 26. The system update can be reviewed in the NMLS 2022.3 Release Notes. These release notes include details on new NMLS password requirements impacting all NMLS users, as well as other system enhancements.   ​

NMLS Password Requirement Changes Starting March 26

Posted 3/17/2022

​Beginning Saturday, March 26, the rules for NMLS passwords will be changed to provide more security. Users will only be required to adopt the new password requirements when their current password expires. New passwords created after this change has been implemented will expire after one year. 
New password rules are as follows:

1. Passwords must be a minimum of 20 characters and a maximum of 64 characters.
2. Passwords must contain at least one English uppercase letter (A to Z) and one English lowercase letter (a to z).
3. Embedded spaces are allowed.  
4. Leading and trailing spaces are not allowed.

Users are encouraged to use a passphrase as a password. A passphrase is a sentence-like string of words used for authentication that is easy to remember and difficult to crack.  

Prometric Scheduled Maintenance to Affect Test Scheduling Saturday, Jan. 22

Posted 1/21/2022

​Due to scheduled system maintenance, Prometric will be unavailable to schedule or modify test appointments Saturday, Jan. 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

During this time, users will not be able to schedule, reschedule or cancel test appointments.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, Jan. 22

Posted 1/21/2022

​Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS and NMLS Consumer Access will be unavailable Saturday, Jan. 22, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Policy Guidebook Updates Available

Posted 1/5/2022

​An updated version of the NMLS Policy Guidebook has been posted to the NMLS Resource Center and the Regulator Resource Center. Click here to view a summary of the updates.​

NMLS Annual Renewal Period to End at Midnight, Dec. 31; Reactivation Period Begins Jan. 2

Posted 12/30/2021

The NMLS annual renewal period will end at midnight ET on Dec. 31.

Please note: Dec. 31 is a federal holiday this year. The system will be available, however the NMLS Call Center will be closed. NMLS will be unavailable Jan. 1, 2022 (New Year's Day).

​The Reinstatement Period will start Jan. 2, 2022 and end at midnight ET on Feb. 28, 2022. Review the Federal Registry Annual Renewal page of the NMLS Resource Center for steps to reactivate your registration. 

NMLS Operating Hours for Christmas and New Year’s Holiday

Posted 12/16/2021

​The NMLS Call Center will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. 

As a reminder, the NMLS annual renewal period ends Dec. 31. The table below highlights operating hours for the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holiday.   

DateSystem AvailabilityNMLS Call Center Availability
Dec. 247:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ETNone
Dec. 25NoneNone
Dec. 317:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ETNone
Jan. 1NoneNone