District of Columbia Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) pre-licensing courses

Washington DC MLO Pre-Licensing Course

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License Course

This is the package you need to get your MLO license in Washington DC

$149$218

4×$37.25

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Mortgage Fundamentals + e-Textbook
3 Hour DC SAFE: Washington DC Law and Regulation

Licensed in four steps

STEP 1

Get your NMLS ID

Create your account with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) to receive your personal NMLS ID.

STEP 2

Complete your hours

Complete your state-required pre-licensing education hours with RealEstateU.

STEP 3

Pass the SAFE exam

Schedule and pass the national SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test.

STEP 4

Apply & get licensed

Submit your license application through NMLS and complete your background checks.

The price you see is the price you pay

Other schools add an NMLS credit banking fee at checkout. Ours is already included — compare total prices, not advertised ones.

The first step to obtaining your MLO license is creating an NMLS account to get your NMLS ID.

Obtain your NMLS ID if you don't have one:

if you apply through your employer then you can find more information in the NMLS getting-started instructions
if you will apply as an individual then you can find more information in the NMLS individual account setup guide (PDF)

You will need your NMLS ID when you go through your National and State Modules.

Email us at support@realestateu.com if you have any questions.

3-Hour DC SAFE: Washington DC Law and Regulation Course
- Online Self-study course
- Satisfies all of the DC MLO pre-licensing education requirements
- 3-Hour DC SAFE Course NMLS Approval Number: 16313
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Course was userfriendly and easy to navigate. Content was relevant and I felt I learned what was needed. 6 months was plenty of time for the couse even with my busy schedule. I…

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BBB · Jul 2026

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BBB · Jul 2026

Easy to follow on your own, I recommend it if you are a self-starter. Give good examples also

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BBB · Jul 2026

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BBB · Jul 2026

The layout and presentation of the material was helpful to my learning. The material contributed to my success immensely. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to pass…

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BBB · Jun 2026

The Real estate course was really smooth to navigate. Everything you need to pass the Final exam is provided in each chapter. It also offers a pass the New York State course.…

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BBB · Jun 2026

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District of Columbia Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) pre-licensing courses

Choose your perfect study plan

Licensed in four steps

The price you see is the price you pay

NMLS ID

3-Hour DC SAFE: Washington DC Law and Regulation Course

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