State Requirements

North Carolina / Non-Resident Renewal / Individual

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  • Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
  • All fees are per application.
  • Late renewal cycle lasts up to sixty (60) days after expiration date for all license classes.

Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser

  • Renewal Fee: $109.00

Surplus Lines

  • Renewal Fee: $84.00

Viatical Settlement Broker

  • Renewal Fee: $534.00
  • Please note that license class names can vary by state.
  • Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
OTHER

Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser

  • Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser

Surplus Lines

  • Surplus Lines

Viatical Settlement Broker

  • Viatical Settlement Broker

Applicant Can

  • Submit renewals for individuals electronically.
  • Submitrenewals for surplus lines for individuals.
  • Late renew through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewal (NRR) Application.
  • Print Licenses Electronically.

Applicant Cannot

  • Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
  • Submit renewals for limited lines of authority
  • Submit partial renewals.

Business Rules

  • Insurance Producer licenses with the following lines of authority (LOAS) are perpetual (does not expire) and are not required to submit renewal requests.  North Carolina will recertify nonresident producer licenses by reviewing their license status in their home state. Producers whose home state licenses are in good standing will have their nonresident licenses extended.
    • Life
    • Accident & health or sickness
    • Property
    • Casualty
    • Personal lines
    • Variable life & variable annuity products
    • Medicare supplement / long term care
  • North Carolina is no longer issuing Broker licenses as of July 7, 2022 per North Carolina statute SB 496.  If you have any question, please contact Agent Services Division at (919) 807-6800 or ASD@ncdoi.gov .
  • If an applicant applies for an initial license after the start of the renewal period, the applicant will not have a renewal available until the following year.

  • 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.

 

All license classes.

Renewal Period: Sixty (60) days prior to expiration date.

Late Renewal Period: Up to Sixty (60) days after expiration dates.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

North Carolina Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 14209
Raleigh, NC 27620
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state..

NCDOI will honor a test score for up to one year after the exam.

Candidates required to complete Pre-licensing Education must pass their examination(s) within 90 days of the education completion date OR within 5 examination attempts over the 90 day period, whichever comes first

 

Send written notification to Agent Services Division, 1204 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1204. The notification must include the previous and new name, social security number and the licensee's signature. Attach a copy of the marriage certificate, divorce decree, or other legal document showing the reason for the name change. The written notice may also be sent by email or by fax to 888-959-3010.

Send written notification on letterhead to Agent Services Division, 1204 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1204. The notification must include the name and NPN or SSN of the new officer/owner and instructions regarding the old officer/owner. If the new owner is a business entity, provide the FEIN. The written notice may also be faxed to 888-959-3010 or sent via email as an attachment.

Return the license(s) with a written request to cancel them. Be sure the request is signed. If you are unable to find your license(s), submit a statement requesting license cancellation. The statement must be signed and must indicate which licenses you wish canceled. Indicate your name and complete social security number. Agent Services Division accepts third-party license cancellations for company-sponsored licenses only.

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Send written notification to Agent Services Division, 1204 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1204. The notification must include the previous and new name and tax identification number. IF THE NAME CHANGE ALSO INVOLVES A CHANGE OF TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, THEN THE BUSINESS ENTITY MUST REAPPLY FOR LICENSURE USING THE NC-CP APPLICATION, FEE, AND ATTACH THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FROM THE NC SECRETARY OF STATE SHOWING THE NEW NAME. The written notice may also be sent by email or by fax to 888-959-3010.

NC does not do affiliations. For changes of DRLP, send written notification on letterhead to Agent Services Division, 1204 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1204. The notification must include the name and NPN of the new DRLP and instructions regarding the old DRLP (delete or leave). The written notice may also be sent via email as an attachment or by fax to 888-959-3010.