1. 1. In addition to any other requirements provided by this chapter, a person who wishes to receive an initial license as a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator must:

   1. (a) Complete education on mortgage lending as required by this chapter and any regulations adopted thereto; and
   2. (b) Successfully pass a written examination as provided for by the Division.
2. 2. If the applicant for an initial license as a mortgage company is not a natural person, the applicant must designate a natural person to be the qualified employee of the applicant and meet the requirements of subsection 1.
3. 3. The Division may hire a testing organization to create, administer and score a written examination.

4. 4. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation:

   1. (a) Regulations relating to the content of a written examination and the scoring of a written examination; and
   2. (b) Regulations for compliance with the requirements for registration with the Registry and any other applicable federal law.

(Added to NRS by 2007, 950; A 2009, 2678; 2017, 3037)