Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- Surplus Lines:
- $100 - If date of application is LESS than 1 year from or EQUAL to insurance producer License Expiration Date
- $200 - If date of application is GREATER than 1 year from insurance producer License Expiration Date
Insurance Producer
Fee:
$54
Reinstatement fee:
$54
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Reinstatement fee:
$50
Surplus Lines Broker
Fee:
$100
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Fee disclaimers:
If date of application is LESS than 1 year from or EQUAL to insurance producer License Expiration Date.
Surplus Lines Broker
Fee:
$200
Reinstatement fee:
$200
Fee disclaimers:
If date of application is GREATER than 1 year from insurance producer License Expiration Date.
Viatical Settlement Provider
Fee:
$1000
Reinstatement fee:
$1000
Viatical Settlement Broker
Fee:
$250
Reinstatement fee:
$250
Portable Electronics
Fee:
$54
Reinstatement fee:
$54
Motor Vehicle Rental Franchisee
Fee:
$54
Reinstatement fee:
$54
Motor Vehicle Rental Corporation
Fee:
$54
Reinstatement fee:
$54
Third Party Administrator
Fee:
$250
Reinstatement 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.
Insurance Producer
DRLP Required
Life, Accident and Health or Sickness, Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Credit, Travel, Other Lines, Title
Public Adjuster
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Surplus Lines Broker
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Viatical Settlement Provider
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Viatical Settlement Broker
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Portable Electronics
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Motor Vehicle Rental Franchisee
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Motor Vehicle Rental Corporation
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Administrator
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license for business entities electronically.
- Submit major lines of authority.
- Submit limited lines of authority.
- Submit surplus lines for business entities.
- Submit Non Resident Adjuster License (NRAL) through Non Resident License (NRL) application for business entities.
- Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.
- Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Non-Resident License Application.
- Print licenses electronically.
Business Rules
Applicant's name, license number, state of residence, and Tax ID must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state.
Applicant must provide a valid country code.
Applicant may not apply for a license in their own resident state.
Reinstatements are allowed if license is in an inactive status and has been expired for more than one (1) year and one (1) day after expiration date.
Viatical Settlement Broker and Provider re-applications are allowed the day after expiration date.
Maryland does not license sole proprietorship.
With the exception of 'other' lines, applicant must have an equivalent active resident license when applying for a non-resident license.
Surplus Lines Broker applicant should hold both Property & Casualty LOAs under Insurance Producer license prior to submitting the Surplus Lines Broker application.
At least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must have an active resident or non-resident license in Maryland.
Applicants with a Cancelled license status must contact Maryland Insurance Administration directly if attempting to re-apply.
Insurance Producer Title applicants must email a copy of the original bond(s) or other required documentation directly to the Maryland Insurance Administration. The email address is producerlicensing.mia@maryland.gov. Please visit the Maryland Title for additional information.
The DRLPs provided on the Insurance Producer and Surplus Lines application must cumulatively cover the LOAs on the application.
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 or fax. All other required documentation must be forwarded directly to the state.
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Maryland Insurance Administration, Attention: Producer Licensing Unit
200 St. Paul Place
Suite 2700
Baltimore, MD 21202
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.