Companies and individuals under the following statutes apply for and maintain licensure with Ohio via the NMLS.

• Ohio Check Cashing Act
• Ohio Consumer Installment Loan Act
• Ohio Credit Services Organization Act
• Ohio General Loan Law
• Ohio Precious Metals Dealer Act
• Ohio Premium Finance Act
• Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending Act
• Ohio Short-Term Loan Act
• Ohio Small Loan Act

Pawnbrokers licensed with Ohio DFI may choose to create an account with NMLS. 

NMLS for applicants

• Getting Started links provide all information for individuals and companies to create an account on the NMLS, start the application, and submit all documents to apply for a license.
• Ohio Checklists provide all requirements for the documents that must be submitted with a New Application.
• Mortgage Loan Originator Temporary Authority to Operate

NMLS for current licensees

• Ohio Checklists provide all requirements for companies that wish to amend or surrender company location(s).
• MCR how-to documents
• Company Quick Guides
• Individual Quick Guides

NMLS Consumer Access

Consumer Access is the public online licensee look-up portal, a free service for consumers to confirm that the financial-services company or professional with whom they wish to conduct business is authorized to conduct business in their state.