Get Your Mortgage License in Colorado

The NMLS system is used to process MLO licensing requests for all 50 states, including Colorado. Creating an account is a simple process that only takes a few minutes to complete.

1. Visit the NMLS online registration portal to request an NMLS account.
2. Select the Individual option
3. If prompted, complete the security captcha and click next
4. Provide the required information and submit your application

Step 2

Complete Your Colorado NMLS Pre-License Education

To become a Colorado-licensed MLO you'll need to complete the required 20-hour NMLS S.A.F.E pre-licensing course, which must include 2 hours of Colorado content, along with any additional coursework required by the Colorado state licensing agency: The Division of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

NMLS SAFE Mortgage License Training - Required

All states require 20 hours of mortgage education from an NMLS approved mortgage school. If you are seeking a new mortgage license, be sure to enroll in the 20 hours SAFE course in addition to your state-specific education requirements.

Step 3

Pass the NMLS Mortgage licensing exam

Once you've completed your pre-license education, you'll need to schedule an appointment to take the National Test Component with Uniform State Content through your NMLS account.

SAFE MLO National Test Component

The SAFE MLO exam covers federal mortgage related laws, ethics, Mortgage loan originator activities, and general mortgage knowledge. Effective 4/5/21, test details are as follows:

• 120 questions (115 scored)
• 190 minutes
• Cost $110

Uniform State Content (UST)

The UST portion of the exam covers:

• Regulatory authority, responsibilities and limitations
• Definitions and documents
• License law and regulation
• Compliance

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

CO requires at least 20 hours of pre-license education and meet one of the following three conditions:

1. Passing results on both the National and Colorado State components of the SAFE Test, or
2. Passing results on both the National and Stand-alone UST components of the SAFE Test, or
3. Passing results on the National Test Component with Uniform State Content

Step 4

Apply for your NMLS license

Once you completed the required pre-licensing courses and achieved passing scores on the National and any applicable state required tests, you will be able to apply for your mortgage loan originator license on the NMLS website.

To apply for your Colorado MLO license:

• Login in to your NMLS account.
• Select the filing tab on the top of the screen.
• Select Individual if your applying as an individual.
• Click Request New/Update.
  • If you’re directly responsible for the paying the filing fees, click continue.
  • If you’re already employed with a mortgage company, your employer may handle this step for you. These fees are not refundable. Check with your employer before you proceed.

  You’re now ready to finalize your application.

  Step 5

  Background Checks, Credit Check, and Fees

  The SAFE act established licensing and registration standards for all Mortgage Loan Originators. In order to receive your Colorado MLO certification, you'll need to provide the following information and pay the associated fees:

  Request	Fee	Required
  NMLS Processing	$30	YES
  FBI CBC	$36.25	YES
  STATE CBC	$39.50	YES
  Credit Report	$15	YES
  CO Application	$25	YES

  Fingerprints

  Create a Fieldprint account and register for an appointment.

  Criminal Background Check

  Credit Report

  Step 6

  Get Hired

  In order to complete the final step in becoming a fully licensed Colorado MLO your NMLS ID will need to be sponsored by a state licensed employer. CO offers an “Approved-Inactive” license status. This means, if you are not currently employed by a mortgage company or your employer has not requested sponsorship on your behalf, the license may be issued until sponsorship by a mortgage company is acquired.

  This sponsorship tells the governing agencies that your employer will be supervising your individual license. You can submit your sponsorship through your NMLS ID. Once your employer sponsorship is associated with your NMLS ID, you'll be ready to do business as an MLO in the state of Colorado.

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