Alabama NMLS CE Requirements
Every Alabama-licensed MLO is required to complete 8 hours of NMLS approved education annually. Continuing education must include:
- 3 hours of Federal law
- 2 hours of Ethics
- 2 hours of Non-Traditional Mortgage Lending
- 1 hour of Elective
Newly licensed MLOs are not required to complete CE this year if they both:
- Became compliant for PE this year (completed pre-license training this calendar year), AND
- Were approved for initial licensure this year
Requirements
Total Hours: 8
Final Exam: Yes
Federal Hours: 8
Passing Score: 70%
State Hours: 0
Max Final Exam Attempts: No limit
State Topic(s):
Seat Timer: Yes
Education Completed By: 12/31
Renewal Information
You can renew your license between November 1 and December 31 each year. Once you have completed your required CE:
- Log in to NMLS and make sure your record is up to date
- Receive a request to renew or reactivate your registration
- Log in to NMLS and attest to your registration’s renewal or reactivation
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