Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are Per application.
- Line of authority (LOA) renewal fee is prorated only if the LOA expiration date is greater than the license expiration date. If the LOA expiration date is less than or equal to the license expiration date, there is no prorating the $50 fee.
Business Entity Producer
Renewal fee:
$150
Travel Insurance
Renewal fee:
$500
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal fee:
$500
Car Rental Limited
Renewal fee:
$500
Portable Electronics Limited License
Renewal fee:
$500
Self Service Storage Facility
Renewal fee:
$50
Premium Finance Company
Renewal fee:
$400
Third Party Administrator
Renewal fee:
$200
Third Party Prescription Program
Renewal fee:
$50
Employee Leasing Company
Renewal fee:
$1000
Viatical Settlement Broker
Renewal fee:
$50
Public Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$250
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Business Entity Producer
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Travel Insurance
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Car Rental Limited
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Portable Electronics Limited License
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Self Service Storage Facility
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Premium Finance Company
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Administrator
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Prescription Program
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Employee Leasing Company
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Viatical Settlement Broker
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Public Adjuster
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for business entities electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for business entities.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal (RLR) Application.
- Submit partial renewals.
Business Rules
Effective July 1, 2023, the Department will no longer accept paper applications. All applications must be filed through NIPR.com and all fees must be paid through EFT in the NIPR.com system. Any paper apps received on or after July 1, 2023, will be mailed back to the sender. Any applications received late as a result of submission of a paper application being returned will be the responsibility of the applicant and all lapses in licensure and any penalty fees for late submission will remain in place.
The Illinois Department of Insurance will be phasing out renewal reminders at the beginning of January 2024. NIPR has a free app that can be downloaded by all producers for iOS and Android devices that can be set up to send automatic reminders prior to license expiration dates. The Department requests all licensees to utilize this free services.
- Applicant must be one of the following legal business types:
- Corporation
- Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Sole Proprietor
Applicants whose license expired within the last twelve (12) months must reinstate that license through NIPR's Non-Resident License application.
- All business entity applicants must enter at least one Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP). Exclusion – the following license classes do not require a DRLP to be entered and can be left blank: Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Car Rental Limited, Portable Electronics Limited line license, Premium Finance Company, Third Party Administrator, Third Party Prescription Program, Employee Leasing Company and Self Service Storage Facility.
- Each DRLP entered must be actively licensed in Illinois (resident or non-resident). Unlicensed DRLPs are not permitted.
- Business Entity applicants applying for Viatical Settlement Broker must enter a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed as a Viatical Settlement Broker on PDB.
- Business Entity applicants applying for Public Adjuster must enter a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed as a Public Adjuster on PDB.
Each Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must have an active resident or non-resident license in Illinois. This excludes car rental and self-service storage limited licenses.
The DRLP must also be an officer, owner, partner or director.
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.
Renewal Periods
If the current date exceeds the expiration date, insurance producers must apply via the Non-Resident License (NRL) Application and pay double the normal license fee until twelve (12) months have transpired since expiration. After twelve (12) months, insurance producers must apply for a new license through the NRL application.
Business Entity Producer
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to May 31st - May 31st.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Travel Insurance
Renewal period
Annually ninety (90) days prior to expiration date - 5/31 annually
Late renewal period
N/A.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration - May 31st.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Car Rental Limited
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Portable Electronics Limited License
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Self Service Storage Facility
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Premium Finance Company
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Third Party Administrator
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Third Party Prescription Program
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Employee Leasing Company
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Viatical Settlement Broker
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Public Adjuster
Renewal period
Biennially ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
Late renewal period
N/A.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Illinois Department of Insurance
ATTN: Licensing Unit
320 West Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62767-0001
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.