Pre-Licensure Education:
All new applicants on or after 1/1/2009 must have completed 20 hours of NMLS 
approved pre-licensure education, including 4 hours of AZ specific before
an approval will be issued.

State approved courses will no longer be accepted after 12/31/2009.

CERTIFICATION
Currently licensed MLOs who have completed at least 20 hours of AZ state
approved education on or before 12/31/2009 may be eligable to
participate in the PE certification process and may not need to take the
NMLS approved pre-licensure education. Refer to your state agency for more
information.

Continuing Education:
All licensees must complete 8 hours of NMLS approved continuing education,
including 1 hour of AZ specific in 2011 in order to renew for 2012.

SAFE MLO Test:
All new applicants on or after 1/1/2009 must pass the National and State
Component of the SAFE MLO Test in order to be issued a license by 7/1/2010.  

Criminal Background Check:
All new applicants on or after 1/1/2009 must submit fingerprints through NMLS
for a criminal background check in order to be issued a license by 7/1/2010.

Credit Report:
All licensees will be required to authorize a credit report through NMLS
between October 2010 and March 1, 2011.

Regulatory Agency:
Arizona State Banking Department
2910 North 44th Street, Ste. 310 Phoenix, AZ 85018
Ph: 602.255.4421
Toll Free: 800.544.0708
Fax: 602.381.1225
http://www.azdfi.gov/

For more information about this state's licensing requirements CLICK HERE.


Please Note:  The contents contained on this web page are for informational purposes only.  

State requirements often change.  Please visit your state web site for the most up-to-date information.  

This information should not be interpreted as legal advice.