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South Dakota

Mortgage Lender License

Chart-sourced
Agency
South Dakota Division of Banking
Statute
SDCL 54-14-13

Who may need this license

Detailed scope guidance is being verified against the current NMLS checklist.

Estimated filing costs

Application fee
$750
License fee
$0
NMLS fee
$120

Financial requirements

Financial statement (new application)
Audited or Unaudited if certified
Annual financial statement
Audited or Unaudited if certified
Net worth
Not on file

Bonding

Surety bond required
Yes
Minimum bond amount
$25,000

Control-person and background requirements

Credit report roles
Direct Owners: Yes; Indirect Owners: Yes
Criminal background check roles
Direct Owners / Executive Officers: 25%; Indirect Owners: 25%
MU2 documents
Credit report explanations; Verification of experience

Ongoing reporting

MCR — Mortgage Call Report
Required

A periodic report of loan origination and servicing activity filed through NMLS.

SSSF — State-Specific Supplemental Form
Required

A state-specific form filed alongside standard NMLS reporting to satisfy that state's additional requirements.

UAAR — UAAR
Not required

A state reporting requirement. The full definition has not yet been verified against NMLS or state-regulator source documentation — treat as provisional pending confirmation. (definition pending verification)

Advance-change notice timing

Legal name change notice
30 days
Main address change notice
30 days

Informational only — not legal advice. Requirements change without notice; verify with NMLS and the applicable state regulator before relying on any item. Source data © CSBS/NMLS; presented with restructured, paraphrased content and attribution.