- Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- $10.00 late fee applies if the renewal is submitted sixty (60) days or less from the license expiration date.
- Excess lines fee is based on Largest County in New York State in which applicant maintains an office or in which risks are located upon with the propose to place insurance as an excess line broker. Fee is $50.00 for county population of less than 100,000 and fee is $400.00 for county population of over 100,000.
Property and Casualty Broker
- Fee: $80.00
Property and Casualty Agent
- Fee: $80.00
Life/Accident & Health Broker
- Fee: $80.00
Life/Accident & Health Agent
- Fee: $80.00
Excess Lines
- Renewal Fee: $50.00
- Fee Disclaimers: county population of less than 100,000
Excess Lines
- Renewal Fee: $400.00
- Fee Disclaimers: county population of over 100,000.
- Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Property and Casualty Broker
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
- Baggage
- Travel Accident
Property and Casualty Agent
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
- Baggage
- Travel Accident
Life/Accident & Health Broker
- Life
- Accident & Health
- VARIABLE LIFE/VARIABLE ANNUITY
Life/Accident & Health Agent
- Life
- Accident & Health
- VARIABLE LIFE/VARIABLE ANNUITY
Excess Lines
- No Line of Authority Required
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for individuals electronically.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for individuals.
- Print licenses electronically
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
Applicant Cannot
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal (RLR) Application.
- Submit partial renewals.
Business Rules
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Applicant must hold an active renewable license in New York.
- Applicant cannot apply earlier than 180 days prior to license expiration date.
- New York does not allow renewal past the license expiration date, or if the license is inactive on PDB, for any license type. If the license is inactive they must use the initial licensing application to reapply.
- If the applicant has a status reason of "License not yet up for Renewal" on PDB, the renewal will not be allowed.
- All active lines of authority will renew simultaneously (of those offered electronically through NIPR). No partial renewals will be accepted.
- Individual applicants must provide a business and/or residence address in New York.
- Note: If both the residence and business addresses are not in NY, the transaction will not be allowed.
- Note: If both the residence and business addresses are not in NY, the transaction will not be allowed.
- PO Boxes and Private Mailboxes (PMB) are only permitted in the Mailing address field. If a PO Box or Private Mailbox is supplied in the residence or business address fields, he transaction will not be allowed.
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As soon as the license is issued, the applicant will be able to print electronically by accessing the Department's website. Use the Producer Search to determine if the license has been issued and the license number to print the license.
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Excess Lines applicant must also renew their Property and Casualty Broker license with Property and Casualty.
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If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.
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When attempting to access licensing applications, please include the alpha characters ('LA-','PC-','BR-' etc) in front of the New York license number.
- Cybersecurity Regulation:
- New York Department of Financial Services licensees are required to comply with Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500), which requires the establishment of a cybersecurity program to protect non-public information and has filing requirements that must be met. A copy of the regulation, FAQs, and more information about cybersecurity can be found on the DFS Website. Failure to implement a cybersecurity program and comply with the regulation could result in serious harm to your institution and may subject you to disciplinary action.
Excess Lines
Renewal Period Begins: One hundred and eighty (180) days prior to license expiration date.
Renewal Period Ends: Expiration date.
Property and Casualty Broker
Renewal Period Begins: One hundred and eighty (180) days prior to license expiration date.
Renewal Period Ends: Expiration date.
Property and Casualty Agent
Renewal Period Begins: One hundred and eighty (180) days prior to license expiration date.
Renewal Period Ends: Expiration date.
Life/Accident & Health Broker
Renewal Period Begins: One hundred and eighty (180) days prior to license expiration date.
Renewal Period Ends: Expiration date.
Life/Accident & Health Agent
Renewal Period Begins: One hundred and eighty (180) days prior to license expiration date.
Renewal Period Ends: Expiration date.
- NIPR verifies compliance with the states CE requirement prior to allowing submission of a renewal application. You may select your resident state on the following link: Verify My CE to view your CE transcript and determine whether the state has updated your status to compliant in their system and on what date.
Property and Casualty Broker
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
Life/Accident & Health Broker
- Accident & Health
- Life
Life/Accident & Health Agent
- Accident & Health
- Life
Property and Casualty Agent
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
Contact Information
Mailing AddressNew York Department of Financial Services
One State Street
New York, NY 10004-1511
United States
Phone:
(800) 342-3736
Email:
licensing@dfs.ny.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
- The licensee must submit a letter in writing requesting cancellation of the license(s); the license(s) must be returned with the request. If the license is not in the licensee's possession, the licensee must clearly state this in the letter. You can obtain a letter of clearance from Letters of Clearance
Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state.
- PSI
- (800)733-9267
- 2 years
- You must submit documentation to our Department to verify the name change, along with your original license.
- You must submit documentation to our Department to verify the name change, along with your original license. NAME CHANGES FOR ENTITIES MUST INCLUDE AMENDED FILING RECEIPTS OR BUSINESS CERTIFICATES AND THE RETURN OF ALL LICENSES IN THE PREVIOUS NAME.
- DRLP can be added at time of renewal. Outside of renewal, a supplemental application must be completed and submitted. Supplemental applications and instructions can be found on the Department's website at:
- Licensing Application Forms and Class Information
- To report a change in an officer or directors of a licensed entity, a letter must be submitted providing a list of all changes. If a new sublicensee is being added, a supplemental application must be completed and submitted. Supplemental applications and instructions can be found on the Department's website at
- Licensing Application Forms and Class Information
- If you are currently licensed in both states, you can change your address on our website and select New York as your home state.
- To access the Online Producer Services applications, please select this link: https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/ , OR submit an address change form along with a written statement to switch the home state to New York.
IdentoGO Live Scan Fingerprinting
DFS uses IdentoGO for live scan fingerprinting services.
- Learn more about live scan fingerprinting on the IdentoGO website.
New York State Authorized IdentoGO Locations
Only New York State Authorized IdentoGO Centers may be used. Not all IdentoGO sites are authorized for use.
Use the IdentoGO website to locate a New York State Authorized IdentoGO enrollment center
- Enter the correct Service Code (see below) for your license type and hit 'Go'.
- At the top of the screen you will see the service code you entered and the name of the associated license. Make sure it is correct.
- Select 'Locate an Enrollment Center'. You can search for a New York State Authorized IdentoGO Center by using current location, postal code, city and state, or airport code.
Appointment Scheduling
Appointment scheduling via the IdentoGO website is available at all times. Appointment scheduling via phone is available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
To schedule an appointment for fingerprinting, note your Service Code (see below) and go to the IdentoGO website or call IdentoGO at (877) 472-6915.
Identification
To avoid rejection, please make sure your personal information is consistent across all ID documents.
- Use the IdentoGO website to learn what ID to bring to an Appointment.
Fees
You will pay a fingerprinting fee at the IdentoGO Center at the time of your appointment. If fingerprinting is done at a New York authorized IdentoGO Center located outside of New York State, an additional and separate fee will be charged.
If you enroll under the wrong service code your prints cannot be used and you will need to enroll again and incur additional costs.
Receipts
At the IdentoGO Center, your ID documents will be reviewed, fingerprints will be taken, and your photo will be taken.
You will be given two receipts indicating your name, fingerprinting location, date and time, fee paid and reason for fingerprinting. You must submit/attach one receipt to DFS with your application, submission or biographical affidavit as proof of fingerprinting. Retain the other copy for your records.