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Accommodations are requested through NMLS with supporting documentation, before enrolling for the test. Extra time, a separate room and assistive arrangements are among those available.
A formal process, and the timing matters more than most candidates expect.
Start before you enroll
The request is made through NMLS and reviewed before a testing appointment is arranged. It is not something the test center can arrange on the day.
Paying the fee first and requesting accommodations afterwards puts you in a queue while your 180-day window runs.
What is typically available
- Additional testing time
- A separate testing room
- Permission for medication, food or a medical device
- Assistive technology
- Additional or extended breaks
The list is not exhaustive and what is granted depends on the documentation.
Documentation
A request needs evidence from a qualified professional describing the condition and the functional limitation it produces.
The strongest requests connect the condition to the specific testing barrier. A diagnosis alone explains less than an account of what it prevents you doing under exam conditions.
The request is between you and the testing process. It does not appear on your license and is not something a sponsoring employer is told about.
If you are unsure whether to ask
Ask. Nothing is lost by making a request that is refused, and a 190-minute closed-book exam is a demanding format for a range of conditions people do not think of as testing-relevant. Ask early.
Plan the timeline backwards
Review takes time, and a booking cannot be made until it concludes. Anyone working towards a start date should begin the request well before they intend to sit.
Common questions
How do you request NMLS exam accommodations?
Through NMLS, with supporting documentation from a qualified professional, before enrolling for the test.
What accommodations are available?
Additional time, a separate room, permission for medication or a medical device, assistive technology and extended breaks, among others.
When should I request?
Before paying the enrollment fee, because review takes time and your 180-day window runs regardless.
Does an accommodation appear on my license?
No. It is part of the testing process and is not disclosed to a sponsoring employer.
What documentation is needed?
Evidence from a qualified professional describing the condition and the functional limitation it creates under testing conditions.