The MLO license covers individuals taking mortgage applications or offering or negotiating mortgage terms for compensation or expected gain.
$150
20 hours
Pass a qualified written test meeting the standards of 12 U.S.C. 5104(d).
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Banking
Division of Banking - Mortgage LicensesOfficial source
Division of Banking - Mortgage LicensesOfficial source
20 hours
an individual shall complete at least twenty hours of education approved according to the standards established in 12 U.S.C. 5104 (c) as of January 1, 2009.Official source
Pass a qualified written test meeting the standards of 12 U.S.C. 5104(d).
an individual shall pass a qualified written test in accordance with the standards established in 12 U.S.C. 5104(d) as of January 1, 2009.Official source
The NMLS website provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the system, guides on how to complete the MU FormsOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageThe MLO license covers individuals taking mortgage applications or offering or negotiating mortgage terms for compensation or expected gain.
This license is for any individual who, for compensation or gain, or in the expectation of compensation or gain takes a mortgage loan application or offers or negotiates terms of a mortgage loan.Official source
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee.
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee.Official source
The annual renewal fee for a mortgage loan originator is seventy-five dollars.
the annual renewal fee for a mortgage loan originator is seventy-five dollars.Official source
8 hours
a licensed mortgage loan originator shall complete at least eight hours of education approved according to the standards established in 12 U.S.C. 5105(b) as of January 1, 2009.Official source
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$150
the original, non-refundable, registration fee for a mortgage loan originator is one hundred fifty dollars.Official source
$75
the annual renewal fee for a mortgage loan originator is seventy-five dollars.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee.
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$150
the original, non-refundable, registration fee for a mortgage loan originator is one hundred fifty dollars.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Banking
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Banking
Division of Banking - Mortgage LicensesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlr.sd.gov/banking/mortgage_licenses/default.aspx
Division of Banking - Mortgage LicensesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlr.sd.gov/banking/mortgage_licenses/default.aspx
The NMLS website provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the system, guides on how to complete the MU FormsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
20 hours
20
an individual shall complete at least twenty hours of education approved according to the standards established in 12 U.S.C. 5104 (c) as of January 1, 2009.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass a qualified written test meeting the standards of 12 U.S.C. 5104(d).
Pass a qualified written test meeting the standards of 12 U.S.C. 5104(d).
an individual shall pass a qualified written test in accordance with the standards established in 12 U.S.C. 5104(d) as of January 1, 2009.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$150
150
the original, non-refundable, registration fee for a mortgage loan originator is one hundred fifty dollars.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$75
75
the annual renewal fee for a mortgage loan originator is seventy-five dollars.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The annual renewal fee for a mortgage loan originator is seventy-five dollars.
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the annual renewal fee for a mortgage loan originator is seventy-five dollars.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee.
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee. Applies to: South Dakota mortgage loan originator licenses; December 1 filing deadline to avoid a late fee
All mortgage licenses expire on December 31. Renewal requests must be filed through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) by December 1 to avoid a late fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
8 hours
8
a licensed mortgage loan originator shall complete at least eight hours of education approved according to the standards established in 12 U.S.C. 5105(b) as of January 1, 2009.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The MLO license covers individuals taking mortgage applications or offering or negotiating mortgage terms for compensation or expected gain.
The MLO license covers individuals taking mortgage applications or offering or negotiating mortgage terms for compensation or expected gain.
This license is for any individual who, for compensation or gain, or in the expectation of compensation or gain takes a mortgage loan application or offers or negotiates terms of a mortgage loan.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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