Arizona NMLS CE Requirements

Every Arizona-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 Products
  • 1 hour of Arizona Law

Newly licensed MLOs are not required to complete CE this year if they both:

  1. Became compliant for PE this year (completed pre-license training this calendar year), AND
  2. Were approved for initial licensure this year

      Please note, Arizona Responsible Individuals are required to take 4 additional hours of CE. Empire Learning does not offer this course.

      Requirements
      Total Hours: 8
      Final Exam: Yes
      Federal Hours: 7
      Passing Score: 70%
      State Hours: 1
      Max Final Exam Attempts: No limit
      State Topic(s): Arizona-Specific Topics
      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:

      1. Log in to NMLS and make sure your record is up to date
      2. Receive a request to renew or reactivate your registration
      3. Log in to NMLS and attest to your registration’s renewal or reactivation

      You can find more information and helpful videos here.