NMLS License Alaska: Get Your Alaska Mortgage Loan Originator License in 2026!

Alaska Pre-Licensing Education

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Obtaining a mortgage license and becoming a mortgage loan originator involves a simple process in which you will need to complete your state-specific education requirements and take and pass a national exam. Once these two steps have been completed, you're well on your way to becoming a licensed Loan Originator!

How to Get an NMLS Mortgage License in Alaska

Step 1

Apply For Your NMLS Account and ID Number

The first step to obtaining your Alaska mortgage license is applying for an NMLS account and ID number. To do so, go to the NMLS website.

Step 2

Complete Your NMLS Pre-License Education

Once you’ve created NMLS account, it’s time to complete your pre-license education. Alaska requires 20 hours SAFE pre-licensure education.

Step 3

Need to Pass the SAFE MLO National Test

With your education complete, you need to schedule an appointment for the National Test Component exam. Find out more on how to take your NMLS test here. Also, check out the NMLS MLO testing handbook.

Step 4

Complete Background Checks and Pay All Fees

To finalize your application and receive your license, you will need to pay several non-refundable fees and get a background check. Find out more about how to complete your background check here.

Step 5

Apply for Your Alaska Mortgage License

After receiving a passing score on your NMLS mortgage exam, you need to apply for your Alaska mortgage loan originator license. You can find more information on this step here.

Step 6

Associate Your NMLS Account with Your Employer

Your license will still be pending in Alaska until you have an employer sponsorship, which lets the government know that an employer is supervising your individual license. Learn how to associate your NMLS account with your employer here.

Alaska Frequently Asked Questions

Alaska Mortgage License Education Requirements

Topic	Hours Required
Fair Lending, Ethics, Fraud, and Consumer Protection	3 Hours
Federal Laws and Regulations	3 Hours
Non-Standard Lending	2 Hours
Undefined Electives	12 Hours
Total 20 Hours

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Cost of Getting Your Alaska Mortgage Originator License

NMLS Fees
NMLS Initial Processing Fee	$30
Credit Report	$15
FBI Criminal Background Check	$36.25
Registration Fee	$350
Application Fee	$250
Total License Cost	$681.25

Alaska Continuing Education Requirements

Topic	Required Hours
Federal Regulations and Law	3 Hours
Ethics, including consumer protection, fair lending	2 Hours
Non-Traditional mortgage lending	2 Hours
Elective	1 Hour

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