2 Hour CA-DFPI SAFE: State Pre-licensing Course
An individual seeking a mortgage loan originator (MLO) license from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is required to complete 20 hours of NMLS-approved education. Of this requirement, two hours of California-specific law must be completed. This online self-study course satisfies the two hours of required state-specific education.
Within this course, students will spend time reviewing state regulations and acts impacting MLO activities; perusing scenarios, examples, and case studies; and completing activities to demonstrate understanding of the content.
State Requirements For California
California DFPI Requirement Details for Mortgage Pre-Licensing Education
- 3 hours of federal law
- 3 hours of ethics
- 2 hours of non-traditional mortgage lending
- 10 hours of electives
- 2 hours of CA DFPI Law
Seat Time:
Seat time will be enforced and our online course delivery system manages this requirement
NMLS ID Registration:
The NMLS system is used to process MLO licensing requests for all 50 states. A unique NMLS ID is required to report all course completions. Creating an account and obtaining an ID number is a simple process that can be completed here.
Licensing Exam:
The licensing exam is administered by NMLS. Registration for the licensing exam is an entirely separate process from your course final exam. For instructions to register for your licensing exam and further information, please click here.
California (DFPI) Mortgage Licensing
- California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation
- Phone: 213-576-7565
- Email: MLO.Licensing@dfpi.ca.gov
- Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/mortgage-loan-originators/
NMLS Resources for Mortgage Continuing Education
- California (DFPI) MLO License Description Page
- Professional Standards: Mortgage Education
- Professional Standards: Criminal Background Check
- Professional Standards: Credit Report
- Professional Standards: MLO Testing