California Department of Corporations

Pre-Licensure Education:
All new applicants on or after 1/4/2010 must complete 20 hours of NMLS approved
pre-licensure education by 6/15/2010 in order to ensure the application will be
processed by July 31.

Continuing Education:
All licensees must complete 8 hours of NMLS approved continuing education in
2011 in order to renew for 2012.

SAFE MLO Test:
All new applicants must pass the National and State Components of the
SAFE MLO Test by 6/15/2010 in order to ensure the application will be processed by July 31. 

Criminal Background Check:
All applicants must submit fingerprints through NMLS for a criminal background
check by 6/15/2010. in order to ensure the application will be processed by July 31.

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

Regulatory Agency:
California Department of Corporations
www.corp.ca.gov/.

California Department of Real Estate

Pre-Licensure Education:
All new applicants on or after 9/1/2010 must have completed 20 hours of NMLS
approved pre-licensure education.

Existing real estate licensees will not need 20 hours of NMLS approved pre-
licensure education if all other MLO requirements are met by 8/31/2010.

A real estate license is needed in order to qualify as a MLO through CA-DRE.
Specific state approved courses will continue to be required to obtain a real
estate license.

CERTIFICATION
Currently licensed MLOs who have completed at least 20 hours of CA-DRE
state approved education on or before 8/31/2010 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 take 8 hours of NMLS approved continuing education in 2011 in
order to renew for 2012.

SAFE MLO Test:
Existing licensees must pass the National and State Components of the
SAFE MLO Test by 9/15/2010 in order to be issued a MLO license endorsement by 
1/1/2011. 

Criminal Background Check:
All applicants must submit fingerprints through NMLS for a criminal background
check by 9/15/2010 in order to be issued a MLO license endorsement by1/1/2011.

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

Regulatory Agency:
California Department of Real Estate
Sacramento Office:
2201 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818-2500
Ph: 916.227.0931	
Fax: 916.227.0925

Fresno Office:
2550 Maniposa Mall, Room 3070
Fresno, CA 93721-2273
Ph: 559.445.5009
Fax: 559.445.5879 
 
Los Angeles Office:
320 West 4th Street, Suite 350
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1105
Ph: 231.620.2072
Fax: 213.576.6942

Oakland Office:
1515 Clay Street, Suite 702
Oakland, CA 94612-1462
Ph: 510.622.2552
Fax: 510.622.2540

San Diego Office: 
1350 Front Street, Suite 3064
San Diego, CA 92101-3867
Ph: 619.525.4192
Fax: 619.525.4375
http://www.dre.ca.gov/.

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

State Approved Courses:
• Loan Officer Boot Camp Live - #4131-1004

• Loan Officer Boot Camp Correspondence - #4131-1005
(Each approved for 15 hours of Continuing Education - Consumer Service)

• California Loan Officer Boot Camp Continuing Education - 15 Hours  
   Class Offered: Online

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.