NYS MLO EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants on or after 7/11/09 must complete 20 hours of NMLS approved pre-licensure education, including 3 hours of NY specific, by 5/31/2010.
Anyone who filed an application prior to 7/11/09 that has not been approved, withdrawn or denied must have completed 20 hours of NMLS approved pre-licensure education by 5/31/2010.
Existing licensees approved as of 7/11/09 must have completed 20 hours of NMLS approved pre-licensure education by 8/31/2010.
NY intends to participate in the NMLS pre-licensure education certification process. New York State approved courses taken after 11/30/2009 will not be accepted for certification as part of the NMLS pre-licensure education process.

SAFE MLO TEST
All MLO applicants who filed an application after 7/11/09 must pass the National and State Components of the SAFE MLO Test by 5/31/2010.
Anyone who filed an application prior to 7/11/2009 that has not been approved, withdrawn or denied must pass the National and State Components of the SAFE MLO Test by 5/31/2010.
Existing licensees approved as of 7/11/2009 must pass the National and State Components of the SAFE MLO Test by 8/31/2010.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
All applicants who filed an application after 7/11/2009 must submit fingerprints through NMLS for a criminal background check by 5/31/2010.
Existing licensees must submit fingerprints through the NMLS for a criminal background check by 8/31/2010.

CREDIT REPORT
All licensees must authorize a credit report through NMLS by 8/31/2010.

NYS MLO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Further information will be updated as received.