Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- There is no amendment fee if the LOA is in the same license class that is already held and displayed on PDB.
Insurance Producer
Line of Authority Combination:
Accident & Health or Sickness, Life, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Crop
Fee:
$0
Application fee:
$15
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Fee disclaimers:
(Exam is required)
Insurance Producer
Line of Authority Combination:
Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Credit, Travel, PrePaid Legal, Marine, Farm Mutual Aid, Funeral Expense, Mobile Home, Health Maintenance Dental, Health Maintenance Org
Fee:
$70
Reinstatement fee:
$70
Fee disclaimers:
(No exam is required)
Insurance Producer
Line of Authority Combination:
Motor Club
Application fee:
$25
Reinstatement fee:
$25
Fee disclaimers:
Exam is not required.
Adjuster
Fee:
$0
Application fee:
$55
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Crop Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Application fee:
$55
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Purchasing Group Broker
Fee:
$65
Reinstatement fee:
$65
Reinsurance Intermediaries Broker
Fee:
$300
Reinstatement fee:
$300
Certified Application Counselor
Fee:
$35
Application fee:
$35
Consultant
Line of Authority Combination:
Motor Club
Fee:
$120
Reinstatement fee:
$120
IPA Guide
Fee:
$35
Reinstatement fee:
$35
Navigator
Fee:
$35
Reinstatement fee:
$35
Title Agent
Fee:
$0
Application fee:
$15
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Life Settlement Provider
Fee:
$100
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Exchange Producer
Fee:
$35
Reinstatement fee:
$35
Surplus Lines Producer
Fee:
$1035
Reinstatement fee:
$1035
Life Settlement Broker
Fee:
$100
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- NIPR does not verify exams prior to allowing submission of an application, however, an exam is required prior to the states approval of the request.
- Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
- Arkansas adheres the following application process:
- Arkansas will require resident applicants to complete a resident licensing application prior to taking an exam.
- After a resident license application is submitted via NIPR, all individual applicants must complete the background check form using the link: https://www.ark.org/background-check/index.php/home/index/aid
- If an exam is required, the applicant should complete the ASP background check and submit the fee to the Arkansas State Police. When the background check and application are cleared, you will receive Authorization to test from PSI, which contains important information and next steps. This may take 2-5 days.
Insurance Producer
Exam Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Crop
Exam Not Required
Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Credit, Travel, Motor Club, PrePaid Legal, Marine, Farm Mutual Aid, Funeral Expense, Mobile Home, Health Maintenance Dental, Health Maintenance Org
Adjuster
Exam Required
Property, Casualty, Workers' Compensation
Crop Adjuster
Exam Not Required
Crop
Purchasing Group Broker
Exam Not Required
Casualty
Reinsurance Intermediaries Broker
Exam Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Certified Application Counselor
Exam Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Consultant
Exam Not Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Property, Casualty, Credit, Crop, Health Maintenance Dental, Motor Club, Funeral Expense, Marine, Health Maintenance Org
IPA Guide
Exam Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Navigator
Exam Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Title Agent
Exam Required
Title
Life Settlement Provider
Exam Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Exchange Producer
Exam Not Required
Exchange Health
Surplus Lines Producer
Exam Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Life Settlement Broker
Exam Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license for individuals electronically.
- Submit major lines of authority.
- Submit limited lines of authority.
- Submit Surplus Lines for individuals.
- Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.
- Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Resident License (RL) Application.
- Print licenses electronically.
Business Rules
Surplus Lines applicants must be licensed as a property/casualty agent for 3 years. No exceptions.
- You must complete the Surplus Lines application via NIPR.com
- $1,035.00 fee is paid online at the time the application is submitted
- $50.00 Exam fee is paid at the time the exam is scheduled
- $24.00 Criminal Background Fee is paid electronically when the background is submitted*
- Residents must also attach a bond, Form AID-LI-SLBB, in favor of the State of Arkansas in the amount of $50,000.
- The bond must be mailed to:
Attn: Licensing Division
Arkansas Department of Commerce
Arkansas Insurance Department
1 Commerce Way, Suite 104
Little Rock, AR 72202Or by email to:
Insurance.License@arkansas.gov Attn: Licensing Division
- You must complete the Surplus Lines application via NIPR.com
MET, MEWA, Self Funded Plans, TPA, and MGA license classes will not be offered electronically at this time and will not display on PDB at this time due to all of them receiving a registration and not a license.
Once Arkansas Department of Insurance receives all required information, the resident application will be processed. Please note that license applications are processed in the order received after all forms and exams (if applicable) have been received. For questions or inquiries, email examschedule@psionline.com.
Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years old or older as determined from the applicant's date of birth.
Canadian citizens cannot apply for a resident license electronically.
Applicant must provide a valid business email address.
Applicants licensed in another state and moving to Arkansas, should contact the Arkansas Insurance Department Licensing Division at Insurance.License@arkansas.gov for more information.
Before a license with the variable line of authority (LOA) will be issued, the applicant must provide Arkansas Department of Insurance proof of Series 6 and Series 7.
Reapplication is allowed up to one (1) year after license expiration date.
For individuals, the residence address must be in Arkansas.
Life Settlement Producer may only be applied for electronically if they apply for an insurance producer license or currently hold an active Resident Producer license in the state of Arkansas.
Exam Information:
- If the applicant is applying for an insurance producer license or adjuster license, an exam must first be passed before a license will be issued. The exception to this rule is if the applicant is applying for the Variable Life and Variable Annuity LOA. This LOA does not require an exam.
- A consultant applicant must hold an active insurance producer license in Arkansas on PDB.
- An exam is required for reapplication if license classes require an exam on the initial application.
- Exams are valid for one (1) year.
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.
Adjuster applicants: Before Arkansas Department of Insurance will issue an adjuster license, applicant must provide proof of 12 months of experience or proof of a 12 months apprenticeship under a licensed adjuster.
- Please provide proof by mail at:
Arkansas Insurance Department
1200 West Third
Little Rock, AR 72201-1904
Attn: Licensing Division - Or by email to
Insurance.License@arkansas.gov
Attn: Licensing Division
- Please provide proof by mail at:
All applicants must go to https://www.ark.org/background-check/index.php/home/index/aid to complete the criminal background application. After Arkansas has received the results, applications will be processed in the order received after the form has been received by Arkansas Department of Insurance.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Arkansas Department of Commerce
ATTN: Arkansas Insurance Department
1 Commerce Way, Suite 104
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.