State of Connecticut Department of Banking

The Department of Banking has moved! On Monday, November 24, 2025, the Department of Banking relocated its offices to 280 Trumbull Street in Hartford.

 

Using NMLS Consumer Access

To confirm that a company or individual is licensed to do business in Connecticut, please use the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) by clicking on the NMLS Consumer Access button below:

NMLS Consumer Access Button

See the instructions below to search for an individual or company in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS):

From the NMLS Consumer Access section and the NMLS link:

  • Type in the company or individual name in NMLS.  Enter a Name, Company, City, State, Zip Code, NMLS ID or License Number field. (Note: You only need to type in an individual name if you are searching for a Loan Originator.)
  • Click on the Search button. If there is a match in NMLs, the Individual or Company Name pop-up box appears.
Filter Search - You can use Filters to narrow down your search.  You can:

- Click on the Individual or Company check boxes. 
- Select “Connecticut from the Any Regulator drop-down box. 
- Click on the Apply Filters box. 
- Click on the Search box.

Important Note: If you are using filters, before you click on Search button, click on the Apply Filters box.
  • Click on the company or individual name on the pop-up box.  You will receive the NMLS Consumer Access screen.
  • The Consumer Access screen includes the individual or company name, NMLS ID, street and mailing address, phone number, Toll-Free Number, fax number, website, and email address.
  • In the State Licenses/Registrations section, view the Regulator field to see if “Connecticut” displays in the field.  This will confirm that the company or individual is licensed in Connecticut.
  • View the Lic/Reg Name field, which displays “[Individual or Company] License,” to confirm the company or individual’s license type.