Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- Reinstatements are referred to as late renewals in Louisiana.
- Non-Refundable Fees — Applicant Responsibility:
If you are unsure which license or line(s) of authority you should apply for, please verify before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable, and the application will not be processed until all qualifications for all requested authorities on the application are met.
Common application errors that may result in non-refundable fees include:
- Selecting an incorrect line of authority
- Applying for an agency license that is already held by the agency
- Submitting duplicate applications
- Applying for a license that is not required
- Applying for a license for which the applicant does not meet qualifications
Consultant
Fee:
$75
Amendment fee:
$75
Claim Adjuster
Fee:
$75
Amendment fee:
$75
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$75
Insurance Producer
Line of Authority Combination:
Surplus Lines
Fee:
$250
Amendment fee:
$250
Insurance Producer
Line of Authority Combination:
All LOAs excluding Surplus Lines
Fee:
$75
Amendment fee:
$75
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- Applications for other lines of authority will defer to the state for approval.
- NIPR does not verify exams prior to allowing submission of an application; however, an exam is required prior to the state’s approval of the request.
- If you are unsure which license or line(s) of authority to apply for, please verify before submitting the application. Applications submitted with incorrect selections may not be eligible for a refund.
Consultant
Exam Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness , Property, Casualty
Exam Not Required
Variable Life and Variable Annuity
Claim Adjuster
Exam Required
Automobile Adjuster, Commercial Lines, Crop, Personal Lines Adjuster, Property & Casualty, Workers Compensation
Public Adjuster
Exam Required
Public Adjuster
Insurance Producer
Exam Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness , Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Bail Bond, Title, Industrial Fire, Surplus Lines, Surety
Exam Not Required
Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Credit, Travel, Limited Life, Health & Accident
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.
- Print license electronically.
Business Rules
Supporting Documentation Requirements
- Do not submit an application unless all required supporting documentation is ready to be provided.
- If an applicant responds “yes” to any background question or is otherwise required to submit additional documentation, those documents must be submitted as part of the application process.
- Preferred Submission Method
Supporting documentation should be uploaded electronically via NIPR’s Attachment Warehouse. Because access to the Attachment Warehouse is only available after an application is submitted, applicants should be prepared to upload all required documentation immediately upon submission. - Alternate Submission Methods
Supporting documents may also be submitted directly to the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) via mail, email, or fax. If documentation is submitted using one of these methods: - Documents must be submitted the same day the license application is filed
- Documentation must include the application transaction number and applicant’s name
- Documentation submitted by mail must be postmarked within 24 hours of application submission
- Important: Applications submitted without complete supporting documentation may be closed as incomplete without further notice and may require reapplication.
- All required documentation must be received within thirty (30) days of application submission, or the application will be declined.
- Fingerprinting Requirements:
- All new Resident Producers, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background check performed as part of the license application requirements.
- The vendor for fingerprinting services in Louisiana is IdentoGo/Idemia. For instructions on scheduling an appointment to be fingerprinted, please go to the Louisiana DOI website.
- Fingerprints are not needed for amendments.
- Note: NIPR cannot assist with fingerprinting questions. Please contact the Louisiana Department of Insurance or the fingerprinting vendor for assistance.
Reapplication: An applicant may reapply through the Initial License Application if the license or line of authority:
- Has been inactive for more than two (2) years, or
- Is inactive for any status reason other than lapsed(for example, canceled).
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 acknowledgement 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.
Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years old or older as determined from the applicant's date of birth.
An affiliation is not required to apply for a license and the applicant may skip the "Affiliations" page on the uniform application. Please note that any affiliations listed on an individual application are not recognized as a notification of affiliation and are not recorded by the Louisiana Department of Insurance. If an individual is to be affiliated with a business entity, the agency must file the affiliation after the individual is licensed.
Applicant must not have another active resident state on PDB.
Applicant must provide residence, business or mailing address in Louisiana. Only the mailing address may contain a P.O. Box.
Applicants for the Variable line of authority (LOA) must supply FINRA CRD number on application.
Applicants who submit a Surplus Lines application must have passed the Surplus Lines exam and have at least of two (2) years Property and Casualty or Accident & Health experience before a license is granted by Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Applicants for Public Adjuster 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 Bail Bond must have completed a Bail Bond Apprenticeship prior to sitting for the exam.
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.
Insurance Producer: Applicants will not be able to apply for Personal Lines if Property and Casualty are already held or requested at the same time. Property and Casualty includes Personal Lines.
Claim Adjuster: Automobile, Personal Lines and/or Commercial Lines authorities are included with the active comprehensive Property & Casualty line.
Special Instructions
Producer / Adjuster Portal (instructions)
PSI Test Center / 800-733-9267
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Producer Licensing Division - Louisiana Department of Insurance
ATTN: Licensing
P.O. Box 94214
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214
United States
Phone: (225) 342-0860
Fax: (225) 342-3754
(Please limit faxes to 25 pages)
Email: producerlicensing@ldi.la.gov
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.