WY

Wyoming MLO License

Mortgage Loan Originator requirements for Wyoming

20 hrs
Pre-License Hours
$311
Total Fees
4-8 wks
Timeline
8 hrs
CE Annually

NMLS Required: All Wyoming MLO applications must be submitted through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).

1

Pre-Licensing Education

Complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved pre-licensing education (federal SAFE Act minimum).

Required Courses (20 hours total):

  • 3 hours federal law and regulations
  • 3 hours ethics (fraud, consumer protection, fair lending)
  • 2 hours nontraditional mortgage products
  • 12 hours electives

Federal minimum only

2

SAFE MLO Exam

National Component

115 scored questions + 5 unscored (3 hours 10 minutes)

State Component

No separate state exam required

Passing Score

75% on national component

Exam Fee

$110

Retake Policy: 30-day wait after 1st/2nd failure; 180-day wait after 3rd failure

3

Background & Credit Check

Criminal Background

FBI criminal background check via fingerprinting

Credit Report

Required

Background Check Cost

$36

Credit Report Cost

$15

Credit report pulled by NMLS. Must demonstrate financial responsibility.

4

Company Sponsorship

Must be sponsored by a Wyoming-licensed mortgage company

Sponsorship request must be submitted by your employer. Wyoming will review and accept or reject the sponsorship request.

Fee Breakdown

NMLS Processing Fee $30
State License Fee $120
Examination Fee $110
Background Check $36
Credit Report $15
Total Fees $311

Total approximately $510.25 including all fees. Does not include pre-licensing education costs ($200-$400).

Annual Renewal

Renewal Period

November 1 - December 31 annually

Renewal Fee

$120

CE Required

8 hours annually

Online Renewal

Yes (via NMLS)

8 hours annually. Cannot renew until CE is completed. Must be NMLS-approved.

Wyoming Division of Banking

Apply via NMLS

All MLO applications are submitted through the NMLS portal.

Go to NMLS

Last verified: 2026-01-12

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