- 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.
Adjuster
- Fee: $0.00
- Application Fee: $55.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $0.00
Certified Application Counselor
- Fee: $35.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $35.00
Consultant
- Fee: $120.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $120.00
Consultant
Line of Authority Combination: Motor Club
- Fee: $25.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $25.00
Crop Adjuster
- Fee: $50.00
- Application Fee: $55.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $50.00
Exchange Producer
- Fee: $35.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $35.00
IPA Guide
- Fee: $35.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $35.00
Navigator
- Fee: $35.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $35.00
Insurance Producer (only when exam is required)
Line of Authority Combination: Accident & Health or Sickness, Life, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, and Crop
- Fee: $0.00
- Application Fee: $15.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $0.00
Insurance Producer (when exam is not required)
- Fee: $70.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $70.00
Insurance Producer
Line of Authority Combination: Motor Club
- Fee: $25.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $25.00
Purchasing Group Broker
- Fee: $65.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $65.00
Reinsurance Intermediaries Broker
- Fee: $300.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $300.00
Surplus Lines Producer
- Fee: $1035.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $1035.00
Title Agent
- Fee: $0.00
- Application Fee: $15.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $0.00
Life Settlement Provider
- Fee: $100.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $100.00
Life Settlement Broker
- Fee: $100.00
- Reinstatement Fee: $100.00
- 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.
- Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- 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
No Exam 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
No Exam Required
- Crop
Purchasing Group Broker
No Exam Required
- Casualty
Reinsurance Intermediaries Broker
No Exam Required
- No Line of Authority Required
Certified Application Counselor
No Exam Required
- No Line of Authority Required
Consultant
No Exam 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
No Exam Required
- No Line of Authority Required
Navigator
No Exam Required
- No Line of Authority Required
Title Agent
Exam Required
- Title
Life Settlement Provider
No Exam Required
- No Line of Authority Required
Exchange Producer
No Exam Required
- Exchange Health
Surplus Lines Producer
Exam Required
- No Line of Authority Required
Life Settlement Broker
No Exam Required
- No Line of Authority Required
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:
- You must complete the Surplus Lines application via NIPR.com
Attn: Licensing Division
Arkansas Department of Commerce
Arkansas Insurance Department
1 Commerce Way, Suite 104
Little Rock, AR 72202
Or by email to:
Insurance.License@arkansas.gov Attn: Licensing Division
- 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.
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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.
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Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years old or older as determined from the applicant's date of birth.
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Canadian citizens cannot apply for a resident license electronically.
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Applicant must provide a valid business email address.
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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.
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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.
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Reapplication is allowed up to one (1) year after license expiration date.
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For individuals, the residence address must be in Arkansas.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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
Arkansas Insurance Department
1 Commerce Way, Suite 104
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state.
One Year
o Individuals interested in reviewing examination requirements and/or scheduling an exam should review the information available on the following site: PSI: Arkansas Department of Insurance
Changes should be sent by e-mail to Insurance.License@arkansas.gov
NIPR is currently working with Arkansas to make access to Continuing Education (CE) transcript data available via MYNIPR.
Click here to be directed to MyNIPR application.
The CE transcript can also be accessed on SBS.