Welcome to the Federal Registry Resource Center

The NMLS Federal Registry was created at the direction of federal banking regulators to fulfill the registration requirement of federally chartered or insured institutions and their mortgage loan originators in compliance with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rules and the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (“SAFE Act”). The NMLS Federal Registry Resource Center provides institutions and mortgage loan originators with tools and guides for completing the mandated registration process in NMLS. Questions about the Federal Rule or the SAFE Act should be directed to an institution’s primary federal regulator.

Recent News

NMLS Scheduled for System Maintenance Saturday, April 4, 2020

Posted 4/3/2020

Due to scheduled system maintenance, NMLS will be unavailable Saturday, April 4, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. ET.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NMLS Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates Web Page Available

Posted 3/19/2020

A new web page is available to keep you up to date on NMLS operations and impacts as the coronavirus pandemic continues. You will find the NMLS Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates page in the News & Events section of the NMLS Resource Center.

NMLS Ombudsman Meeting Summary Available

Posted 3/18/2020

A summary of the NMLS Ombudsman meeting held during the 2020 NMLS Annual Conference & Training in San Francisco, California, is now available. Click here to access the summary.

Prometric Test Centers to Close for 30 Days as a Result of Coronavirus/COVID-19

Posted 3/17/2020

Effective tomorrow, March 18, Prometric Test Centers in the U.S. and Canada will be closed for 30 days. If your upcoming SAFE MLO Test appointment is affected, Prometric will contact you within 5 business days to advise on next steps.

We will continue to keep you posted on the status of Prometric Test Centers as we receive updates.

State Agency Guidance on Coronavirus/COVID-19

Posted 3/11/2020

As the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation develops and state agencies send communication/guidance to licensees, information will be shared on the home page of the NMLS Resource Center. View the State Agency Communication/Guidance on Coronavirus/COVID-19 resource (on the home page) to stay informed as we receive updates.