- Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- Additional fees:
- $10.00 late fee applies if the renewal is submitted sixty (60) days or less from the license expiration date.
- All fees are class based.
- The full fee is to be reduced to a half fee if the license will be issued for a period of one (1) year or less. The filing fee is never reduced to a half fee. The license fee is based off when the application is submitted and when the expiration date is.
- Attention: The state you have selected imposes a retaliatory fee. Please click below to review the fees.
Life/Accident & Health Agent
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Property and Casualty Agent
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Property and Casualty Broker
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Life/Accident & Health Broker
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Life/Accident & Health Broker
Line of Authority Combination: All Lines with Variable
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Life/Accident & Health Broker
Line of Authority Combination: All Lines without Variable
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Life/Accident & Health Agent
Line of Authority Combination: All Lines with Variable
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Life/Accident & Health Agent
Line of Authority Combination: All Lines without Variable
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
Excess Lines
- Fee Disclaimers: See Retaliatory Fee
- Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Life / Accident & Health Agent
- Life
- Accident & Health
- Variable Annuity / Variable Life
- Travel Accident
Property and Casualty Agent
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
- Baggage
Property and Casualty Broker
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
Life/Accident & Health Broker
- Life
- Accident & Health
- Variable Annuity / Variable Life
- Travel Accident
Excess 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.
- Print license electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Late renew through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewal (NRR) Application.
- Submit partial renewals.
Business Rules
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Applicant must hold an active renewable license in New York.
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An active appointment is required prior to renewal for Property/Casualty Agent and Life/Accident & Health Agent license classes.
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Renewal dates are determined by the expiration date of the license and the license type. Licenses are electronically renewable if the license is still active and the license expiration date occurs within the next one hundred and eighty (180) days.
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If the applicant has a status reason of "License not yet up for Renewal" on PDB, the renewal will not be allowed.
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Excess Lines applicants who reside in California must submit a bond in the amount of $50,000. Documents may be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of the NIPR Attachments Warehouse.
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All active lines of authority will renew simultaneously (of those offered electronically through NIPR). No partial renewals will be accepted.
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Individual applicants must provide a business and/or residence address that is not in New York. Note: If both the residence and business addresses are in NY, the transaction will be declined.
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PO Box and Private Mailbox (PMB) are allowed in the mailing address field. IF PO Box or Private Mailbox (PMB) is supplied in the residence or business address field, the transaction will not be allowed.
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All Producers address information displayed on the application may not be the information currently on file with the New York State Insurance Department. Please visit the state website indicated below to verify and/or update address information currently on file with the New York Insurance Department.
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Applicant applying for Excess Lines must hold an active Property and Casualty Broker license with Property and Casualty lines of authority.
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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, email, or fax.
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As soon as the license is issued, the applicant will be able to print electronically by accessing the Department's website. Use the Producer Search to determine if the license has been issued and the license number to print the license.
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When attempting to access licensing applications, please include the alpha characters ('LA-','PC-','BR-' etc) in front of the New York license number.
- Cybersecurity Regulation:
- New York Department of Financial Services licensees are required to comply with Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500), which requires the establishment of a cybersecurity program to protect non-public information and has filing requirements that must be met. A copy of the regulation, FAQs, and more information about cybersecurity can be found on the DFS Website. Failure to implement a cybersecurity program and comply with the regulation could result in serious harm to your institution and may subject you to disciplinary action.
- The expiration date for individuals will be the individual applicant’s date of birth in an odd/even year (based on the applicant’s year of birth)
All License Classes except Excess Lines
- Renewal Period: One hundred and eighty (180) days prior to license expiration date.
- Late Renewal: Not Applicable. New York does not allow a renewal to be submitted past the license expiration date. If the applicant is renewing within 60 days of license expiration date then an additional $10 fee is assessed.
Excess Line
Renewal Period: One hundred and eighty (180) days prior to license expiration date.
Late Renewal Period: No late renewal.
Contact Information
Mailing AddressNew York Department of Financial Services
One State Street
New York, NY 10004-1511
United States
Phone:
(800) 342-3736
Email:
licensing@dfs.ny.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
- The licensee must submit a letter in writing requesting cancellation of the license(s); the license(s) must be returned with the request. If the license is not in the licensee's possession, the licensee must clearly state this in the letter. You can obtain a letter of clearance from Letters of Clearance
Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state.
- PSI
- (800)733-9267
- 2 years
- You must submit documentation to our Department to verify the name change, along with your original license.
- You must submit documentation to our Department to verify the name change, along with your original license. NAME CHANGES FOR ENTITIES MUST INCLUDE AMENDED FILING RECEIPTS OR BUSINESS CERTIFICATES AND THE RETURN OF ALL LICENSES IN THE PREVIOUS NAME.
- DRLP can be added at time of renewal. Outside of renewal, a supplemental application must be completed and submitted. Supplemental applications and instructions can be found on the Department's website at:
- Licensing Application Forms and Class Information
- To report a change in an officer or directors of a licensed entity, a letter must be submitted providing a list of all changes. If a new sublicensee is being added, a supplemental application must be completed and submitted. Supplemental applications and instructions can be found on the Department's website at
- Licensing Application Forms and Class Information
- If you are currently licensed in both states, you can change your address on our website and select New York as your home state.
- To access the Online Producer Services applications, please select this link: https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/ , OR submit an address change form along with a written statement to switch the home state to New York.
IdentoGO Live Scan Fingerprinting
DFS uses IdentoGO for live scan fingerprinting services.
- Learn more about live scan fingerprinting on the IdentoGO website.
New York State Authorized IdentoGO Locations
Only New York State Authorized IdentoGO Centers may be used. Not all IdentoGO sites are authorized for use.
Use the IdentoGO website to locate a New York State Authorized IdentoGO enrollment center
- Enter the correct Service Code (see below) for your license type and hit 'Go'.
- At the top of the screen you will see the service code you entered and the name of the associated license. Make sure it is correct.
- Select 'Locate an Enrollment Center'. You can search for a New York State Authorized IdentoGO Center by using current location, postal code, city and state, or airport code.
Appointment Scheduling
Appointment scheduling via the IdentoGO website is available at all times. Appointment scheduling via phone is available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
To schedule an appointment for fingerprinting, note your Service Code (see below) and go to the IdentoGO website or call IdentoGO at (877) 472-6915.
Identification
To avoid rejection, please make sure your personal information is consistent across all ID documents.
- Use the IdentoGO website to learn what ID to bring to an Appointment.
Fees
You will pay a fingerprinting fee at the IdentoGO Center at the time of your appointment. If fingerprinting is done at a New York authorized IdentoGO Center located outside of New York State, an additional and separate fee will be charged.
If you enroll under the wrong service code your prints cannot be used and you will need to enroll again and incur additional costs.
Receipts
At the IdentoGO Center, your ID documents will be reviewed, fingerprints will be taken, and your photo will be taken.
You will be given two receipts indicating your name, fingerprinting location, date and time, fee paid and reason for fingerprinting. You must submit/attach one receipt to DFS with your application, submission or biographical affidavit as proof of fingerprinting. Retain the other copy for your records.