Alabama Mortgage Brokers License
branch licence · NMLS ALBROKER_B · SBD
Requirements (2)
Step 1
SURETY BOND: See the License Requirements and Fees Chart on the NMLS Resource Center for details related to this Requirement. NOTE: If you have converted to the Electronic Surety Bond, no further action is required for your bond. If you have NOT converted to the Electronic Surety Bond, you must convert the existing company surety bond to NMLS via the submission of an ESB.Submitted via: Electronic Surety Bond in NMLS
Step 2
ZONING: Signed statement attesting that the requested license location is not zoned residential. Click to download form. Upload in NMLSSubmitted via: Upload via Document Upload Section of MU1
General information
Who is required to have
this license?
The Alabama Mortgage Brokers Licensing Act requires companies to obtain a
license for each location where the business of the mortgage broker is
transacted.
Who does not need this
license?
• The main office
that is currently licensed or has applied for a license under the Alabama
Mortgage Brokers Licensing Act.
Pre-requisites for
license applications?
• Surety
Bond: The original rider from the surety
bond provider acknowledging the new branch office location, and that it is
covered under the main office’s surety bond.
• No
license shall be issued to a location zoned as residential. Documentation proving that the location is
not zoned residential may be required.
Mortgage loan originators must be licensed at this
location prior to any mortgage loan originations being conducted.
Other Alabama mortgage licenses
- MORTGAGE BROKER LICENSE
- Mortgage Loan Originator License
- Non-Mortgage Consumer Credit License
- Non-Mortgage Consumer Credit License
- All 5 Alabama licenses
Sourced from the NMLS/CSBS state licensing record, last updated August 27, 2026. Requirements change — confirm against the state agency before filing. Not legal advice.