All Mortgage Loan Originators, as defined in W.S. 40-23-102(a)(xxvii), engaged in the business of a mortgage loan originator for any dwelling located in Wyoming must be licensed individually by the Wyoming Division of Banking.  License applications are processed through the NMLS. 

 In order to obtain a license, applicants must: 

1. 1. 1. Complete an Individual form through the NMLS website.

      2. Provide certification that 20 hours of pre-licensure education courses has been completed. 

      3. Obtain a passing grade on a SAFE mortgage test, both national and state components

      4. Provide fingerprints for an FBI criminal history background check through the NMLS.

      5. Authorize a credit report.

      6. Be sponsored by the company employing or contracting with them.  The company must also obtain its own unique identifying number through the NMLS.

The license fee is $150 and includes the NMLS processing fee. 

Please direct your loan originators to the NMLS website:  http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/Pages/default.aspx 

Information is available under Professional Requirements for:

• Pre-licensure education courses:

http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/profreq/education/Pages/default.aspx

• Testing:

http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/profreq/testing/Pages/default.aspx

• Fingerprinting:

http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/profreq/background/Pages/default.aspx

• Credit report authorization:

http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/profreq/credit/Pages/default.aspx

NMLS navigation training is available under New & Events>Workshops & Events

Please direct your questions regarding system navigation to:

The NMLS Call Center (240) 386-4444

Please direct your questions regarding Professional Requirements or licensing requirements to:

307-777-6483 or christina.straw@wyo.gov