Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
Insurance Producer
Fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Surplus Lines Producer
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Crop Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Consultant
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Motor Club Agent
Fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Viatical Settlement Broker
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Funeral
Fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Temporary Producer
Fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Surety Bail
Fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Managing General Agent
Fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Navigator
Fee:
$100
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Certified Application Counselor
Fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Certified Exchange Producer
Fee:
$0
Temporary Surety Bail
Fee:
$0
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
NIPR verifies exams prior to allowing submission of an application.
Insurance Producer
Exam Required
Life, Disability (Health), Property, Casualty, Limited Lines Credit, Pre-Paid Legal, Surety, Title
Exam Not Required
Variable, Marine, Viatical, Travel
Surplus Lines Producer
Exam Not Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Adjuster
Exam Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Public Adjuster
Exam Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Crop Adjuster
Exam Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Consultant
Exam Required
Life, Disability (Health), Property, Casualty
Motor Club Agent
Exam Not Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Viatical Settlement Broker
Exam Not Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Funeral
Exam Required
Funeral
Temporary Producer
Exam Not Required
Life, Disability (Health), Variable, Property, Casualty, Limited Lines, Limited Lines Credit, Travel, Marine, Surety, Title, Viatical
Surety Bail
Exam Required
Surety
Managing General Agent
Exam Required
Surety, Title
Exam Not Required
Life, Disability (Health), Variable, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Limited Lines Credit, Travel, Limited Lines
Navigator
Exam Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Certified Application Counselor
Exam Not Required
No Lines of Authority Required
Certified Exchange Producer
Exam Not Required
Disability (Health)
Temporary Surety Bail
Exam Required
Temporary Surety Bail
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license for individuals electronically.
- Submit for major lines of authority.
- Submit for limited lines of authority.
- Submit for 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
Montana exams are valid for one (1) year from the exam date.
Variable Contracts applicants must supply FINRA CRD number on application.
Public Adjusters are required to post surety bond of $5000. Please submit by email or fax to the state.
Non-citizens of the U.S. must show proof of U.S. work authorization.
Insurance Producer, Consultant, Funeral, Surety Bail, Adjuster, Public Adjuster, Crop Adjuster, amendment applicants:
- After one year of receiving initial license, applicant will be deferred for fingerprint check by MT DOI.
Applicant may not actively hold or apply for:
- Insurance Producer Life and Insurance Producer Viatical Lines of Authority (LOAs) at the same time.
- Insurance Producer Life and Funeral at the same time.
- Adjuster and Public Adjuster at the same time.
- Crop Adjuster and Public Adjuster at the same time.
- Portable Electronics Small Vendor and Portable Electronics Large Vendor at the same time.
- Viatical Settlement Broker and Insurance Producer Viatical at the same time.
Applicant must actively hold:
- Insurance producer Life if applying for insurance producer Viatical LOA.
- Insurance producer Life if applying for insurance producer Variable LOA.
- Insurance Producer/Property and Casualty if applying for Surplus Lines.
- Insurance producer Disability / Health if applying for Certified Exchange Producer.
- Insurance Producer license, with any LOA, if applying for Managing General Agents.
Rental Vehicle Entity applicants are required to submit quarterly filing.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
840 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59604
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.