State Requirements

If you are unsure of what license or line(s) you should apply for, please verify before continuing with the application. You may apply for multiple lines at the same time; however please note that the license application will not be processed until qualifications for all authorities on the application are met. Avoid these common errors, which may result in

Non-refundable payment of fees. 

• Applicant marked the incorrect line of authority when completing the application.
• Applicant applied for an agency license that was already held by the agency.
• Applicant completed two identical applications.
• Applicant applied for a license they are not required to hold.
• Applicant applied for a license they were not qualified to hold.
• Do not submit an application unless all supporting documentation for any disclosures is on hand and ready to submit. If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, supporting documents should be submitted electronically via NIPR's Attachment Warehouse.. All supporting documents must be uploaded to the Attachment Warehouse prior to but no later than the date of application submission to be considered timely disclosed. Applications with "Yes" answers without complete supporting documentation provided as of the date of application are subject to being closed as incomplete without further notice.

Supporting documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.  If the applicant chooses to submit via mail, e-mail or fax, the documents must be submitted to the Louisiana Department of Insurance that same day as the license application and must include the transaction number and the applicant's name. Documentation submitted via mail must be postmarked within 24 hours of application submission.

Upon license issuance and renewal, all Claims Adjusters licensed in Louisiana are required to read and acknowledge the claims adjuster standards of conduct provided in La. R.S. 22:1674.1 Your acknowledgment will be captured in a Louisiana state-specific question in the initial and renewal application submission. You may read review the standards of conduct on the Louisiana Department of Insurance website at https://www.ldi.la.gov/industry/producer-adjuster/license-application

At least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must be provided on the application and have an active resident or non-resident license in the state of Louisiana, excluding the portable electronics and the self-storage lines of authority (LOA).

DRLPs provided must cumulatively cover the LOAs on the application.

An applicant may reapply if the LOA is inactive with a status reason of lapsed and the current date is more than two (2) years past the license expiration date. Reapplication rules do not apply to portable electronics LOA.

Applicant must provide a valid business address within the state of Louisiana. Address may not contain P.O. Box.

Applicants for the variable LOA must supply FINRA CRD number on application.

Before an Producer Agency license with portable electronics LOA will be issued, a list of Louisiana business locations must be submitted to the state Department of Insurance

Before an Producer Agency license with self-storage LOA will be issued, an insurer certification must be uploaded to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse or submitted to the state Department of Insurance

Applicants for public adjuster authority must submit an original surety bond to the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The bond form is available on the Louisiana DOI website. Note that each notarized signature requires two witnesses. The notary cannot be a witness. Incomplete bonds will not be processed and will not be returned.

Applicants for title authority have special requirements. Please review the Louisiana DOI website for more information and the required affidavit. The affidavit can be uploaded to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse.

If applicant responds yes to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPRs Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.