Rule 2.59.312 - LICENSE RENEWALS(1) The renewal period begins November 1. Every renewal applicant shall apply for renewal through the NMLS. Licensees shall use the NMLS renewal process to request renewal of their license.(2) Licensees shall submit their renewal applications by December 1 of each year to ensure issuance of the license to qualified renewal applicants by January 1 of the following year.(3) The holder of an expired license may not conduct any business in Montana until becoming properly licensed.NEW, 2014 MAR p. 2447, Eff. 10/10/14.AMD, 2015 MAR p. 367, Eff. 4/17/2015AUTH: 32-5-209, MCA; IMP: 32-5-201, 32-5-201, MCA