- Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR Transaction fees.
- Per application.
Insurance Producer
- Renewal Fee: $69.00
- Late Renewal Fee: $169.00
Adviser
- Renewal Fee: $215.00
- Late Renewal Fee: $315.00
Surplus Lines Broker
- Renewal Fee: $200.00
- Late Renewal Fee: $300.00
Viatical Settlement Broker
- Renewal Fee: $50.00
- Late Renewal Fee: $50.00
- Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Insurance Producer
- Life
- Accident and Health or Sickness
- Variable Life and Variable Annuity
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
- Credit
- Travel
- Automobile
- Fidelity & Surety (renewal only)
- Title
- Other Lines
Viatical Settlement Broker
- No Line of Authority Required
Adviser
- Adviser Life & Health
- Adviser Property & Casualty
- Adviser Variable
Surplus Lines
- No Line of Authority Required
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for individuals electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for individuals.
- Late renew through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewal Application.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit partial renewals.
Business Rules
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Applicant’s license number and National Producer Number (NPN) must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state.
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Applicant must provide a valid country code.
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Adviser applicants will be approved once the state verifies that the bond currently on file is still active.
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Title applicants will be approved once the state verifies that bond(s) on file in the correct amount are still active. If exempt from the bond or education requirement(s) please submit documentation supporting exemption directly to the Maryland Insurance Administration to have the application resolved..
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Self-Service Storage renewal applications must be submitted via a paper application directly to state.
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Applicant must hold an active Maryland Insurance Producer License with the Property and Casualty lines of authority to renew a Surplus Lines License.
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Applicant must hold an active Maryland Insurance Producer License with the Life line of authority to renew a Viatical Settlement Broker License.
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Applicant must hold an active Adviser License with the Life line of authority to renew an Adviser License with the Variable line of authority.
- Insurance Producer Title and Adviser lines of authority (LOA) applications are deferred to the state. Application will be approved once Maryland verifies that bond(s) on file in the correct amount are still active. If exempt from the bond or education requirement(s) please submit documentation supporting exemption directly to the Maryland Insurance Administration to have the application resolved. The email address is producerlicensing.mia@maryland.gov. Please visit the Maryland Title Information for additional information.
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Applicants with a Cancelled license status must contact Maryland Insurance Administration directly if attempting to re-apply.
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Viatical Settlement Broker must reinstate the day after expiration date. Late renewals are not allowed.
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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.
Insurance Producer, Surplus Lines Broker
Renewal Period:
- Starts: Ninety (90) days prior to expiration date.
- Ends: Expiration date.
Late Renewal: Up to one (1) year past expiration date.
Adviser
Renewal Period:
- Starts: Ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
- Ends: Expiration date.
Late Renewal: Up to ninety (90) days after expiration date.
Viatical Settlement Broker
Renewal Period:
- Starts: Ninety (90) days prior to expiration.
- Ends: Expiration date.
Late Renewal: N/A
Contact Information
Mailing AddressMaryland Insurance Administration
Attention: Producer Licensing Unit
200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700
Baltimore, MD 21202
United States
Phone:
(888) 204-6198
Fax:
(410) 468-2399
Email:
producerlicensing.mia@maryland.gov
Special Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state.
Prometric number:1-800-610-1174
Prometric link: https://www.prometric.com/maryland/insurance
Prometric Candidate Handbook: https://www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/MDINS%20Candidate%20Bulletin%209-28.pdf
Maryland business entities can submit primary name changes electronically through NIPR. Please access the following link: https://pdb.nipr.com/my-nipr/frontend/identify-licensee
- Six Months
Maryland licensees can submit primary name changes electronically through NIPR. Please access the following link: https://pdb.nipr.com/my-nipr/frontend/identify-licensee
- To surrender a license or delete a line of authority, email request to producerlicensing.mia@maryland.gov or fax to 410-468-2399
- State FAQ & Contact Information
- Request for Letters of Certification/Clearance
Applicants may submit DRLP through NIPR electronically. Please click here to be directed to the DRLP update informational page.