Military Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses of Military Service Members ⋆ Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending

Licensing for Military Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses

Supporting Our Military Community

In recognition of the tremendous sacrifices made by our military and their families, the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (SML) offers an expedited licensing process for Residential Mortgage Loan Originators (RMLOs) who are active-duty military service members, veterans, or military spouses.

Who Qualifies?

Military Service Members on active duty
Military Veterans with honorable discharge
Spouses of Active-Duty Service Members

Additional information relating to the licensing requirements for RMLOs, including military applicants, can be found on the NMLS State Resource page.

How to Apply

Submit your RMLO application through NMLS. (https://nationwidelicensingsystem.org).
Download and complete the form MML 1.4.1A Form – Request for Expedited Review.
Upload all required documents and MML 1.4.1A Form – Request for Expedited Review in the NMLS in the document upload section under the Document Type Service Member or Veteran Documentation.
Email the same documents to .

Required Documentation

Military Service Members

Copy of Military ID
Copy of Military Orders (if applicable)

Military Veterans

DD Form 214, or
A functionally equivalent discharge document

Military Spouses

Copy of Military ID (as spouse)
Copy of Marriage License
Copy of Military Service Member’s Military Orders showing relocation, if applicable

What to Expect

Once your application and documents are submitted:

Your request will be reviewed expeditiously.
You will receive updates via the NMLS notification system.

Important Notes

This process is only available for RMLO licenses.
Applicants must be in good standing with any other state licensing authority.
Applicants not qualifying under a military category will follow the standard review process.