Mortgage licensing / Nebraska

Nebraska Mortgage Banker Registration

company licence · NMLS NEBANKERREG_C · DBF

Requirements (11)

1. Step 1

   Other Trade Name: If operating under a name that is different from the applicant’s legal name, that name (“Trade Name”, “Assumed Name” or “DBA”) must be listed under the Other Trade Names section of the Company Form (MU1). Nebraska does not limit the number of other trade names. If operating under an “Other Trade Name”, upload a file-stamped copy of the Acknowledgement of Filing for a Trade Name Registration received from the Nebraska Secretary of State regarding ability to do business under that trade name. This document should be named Nebraska Mortgage Banker OTN Registration.

   Submitted via: NMLS Upload in NMLS: under the Document Type Trade Name/Assumed Name Registration Certificates in the Document Uploads section of the Company Form (MU1).

2. Step 2

   Resident/Registered Agent: The Resident/Registered Agent, or Direct owner, etc. must be listed under the Resident/Registered Agent section of the Company Form (MU1)

   Submitted via: NMLS

3. Step 3

   Non-Primary Contact Employees: Nebraska requires that an individual(s) be identified as a Non-Primary Contact for the following areas. These contacts must be listed in the Contact Employees section of the Company Form (MU1). 1. Accounting 2. Exam Billing 3. Licensing 4. Consumer Complaint (Public) 5. Exam Delivery 6. Litigation 7. Consumer Complaint (Regulator) 8. Legal 9. Pre-Exam Contact

   Submitted via: NMLS

4. Step 4

   Criminal Background Check: See the License Requirements and Fees Chart on the NMLS Resource Center for details related to this Requirement.

   Submitted via: NMLS

5. Step 5

   Certificate of Authority/Good Standing Certificate: Upload a State-issued and approved document (typically by the Secretary of State’s office), dated not more than 60 days prior to the filing of the application through NMLS that demonstrates authorization to do business in the applicant’s state of formation and/or NE. This document should be named Nebraska Certificate of Authority.

   Submitted via: Upload in NMLS: under the Document Type Certificate of Authority/Good Standing Certificate in the Document Uploads section of the Company Form (MU1).

6. Step 6

   Formation Documents: Determine classification of applicant’s legal status and submit a State certified copy of the requested applicable documentation detailed below. Original formation documents and all subsequent amendments, thereto including a list of any name changes. This document should be named Formation Documentation [Date of Creation (MM-DD-YYYY)]. Sole Proprietor • Citizenship Attestation Unincorporated Association: • By-Laws or constitution (including all amendments). General Partnership: • Partnership Agreement (including all amendments). Limited Liability Partnership: • Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership; and • Partnership Agreement (including all amendments). Limited Partnership: • Certificate of Limited Partnership; and • Partnership Agreement (including all amendments). Limited Liability Limited Partnership: • Certificate of Limited Liability Limited Partnership; and • Partnership Agreement (including all amendments). Limited Liability Company (“LLC”): • Articles of Organization (including all amendments); • Operating Agreement (including all amendments); • IRS Form 2553 or IRS Form 8832 if S-corp treatment elected; and • LLC resolution if authority not in operating agreement. Corporation: • Articles of Incorporation (including all amendments); • By-laws (including all amendments), if applicable; • Shareholder Agreement (including all amendments), if applicable; • IRS Form 2553 if S-corp treatment elected; and • Corporate resolution if authority to complete application not in By-Laws or Shareholder Agreement, as amended, as applicable. Not for Profit Corporation • Documents requested of a Corporation; and • Proof of nonprofit status • Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) 501(c)(3) designation letter; or • statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that: (i) the entity is a nonprofit organization operating within the State; and (ii) no part of the entity’s net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; or • entity's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or • Any of the three preceding items described, if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate. Trust (Statutory) • Certificate of Trust; and • Governing instrument (all amendments).

   Submitted via: Upload in NMLS: under Formation Document in the Document Uploads section of the Company Form (MU1).

7. Step 7

   Management Chart: Submit a Management chart displaying the applicant’s directors, officers, and managers (individual name and title). Must also identify compliance reporting and internal audit structure. This document should be named [Company Legal Name] Management Chart. Note: If the existing uploaded management chart already includes the above information, an additional document does not need to be uploaded. A company should only upload a single management chart.

   Submitted via: Upload in NMLS: under Management Chart in the Document Uploads section of the Company Form (MU1).

8. Step 8

   Organizational Chart/Description: Submit a chart showing (or a description which includes) the percentage of ownership of: • Direct Owners (total direct ownership percentage must equate to 100%) • Indirect Owners • Subsidiaries and Affiliates of the applicant/licensee This document should be named [Company Legal Name] Organizational Chart – Description. Note: If the existing uploaded Organizational Chart/Description already includes the above information, an additional document does not need to be uploaded. A company should only upload a single management chart.

   Submitted via: Upload in NMLS: under Organizational Chart/Description in the Document Uploads section of the Company Form (MU1).

9. Step 9

   Electronic Surety Bond: See the License Requirements and Fees Chart on the NMLS Resource Center for details related to this Requirement.

   Submitted via: Electronic Surety Bond in NMLS

10. Step 10

    Resident/Registered Agent: Upload completed Registered Agent Appointment and Consent Form into your NMLS document uploads. The form can be found here.

    Submitted via: Upload in NMLS under the document type State Specific Requirements for your upload.

11. Step 11

    Sole Proprietor United States Citizenship Attestation Form: If applicant is a sole proprietor, submit the United States Citizenship Attestation Form.

    Submitted via: Upload in NMLS

General information

Other Nebraska mortgage licenses

• Mortgage Banker Branch License
• Mortgage Banker Branch Registration
• Mortgage Banker License
• Mortgage Loan Originator License
• All 5 Nebraska licenses

Sourced from the NMLS/CSBS state licensing record, last updated May 14, 2025. Requirements change — confirm against the state agency before filing. Not legal advice.