State Requirements

North Carolina / Resident Licensing / Business

Fees

Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.

  • All fees are charged per application.

Auto Rental Limited License

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$134

Corporation

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$134

Limited Lines Travel Business Entity

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$134

Partnership

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$134

Portable Electronics Business Entity

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$134

Public Adjuster Business Entity

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$234

Fee disclaimers:

A $38 fingerprint fee is charged for each owner with a ten percent (10%) interest or voting interest, partners, officers and directors of the business entity. This fee is only charged for the initial application.

Self-Service Storage Limit License

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$134

Surplus Lines Business Entity

Fee:

$144

Reinstatement fee:

$134

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.

Auto Rental Limited License

No Line of Authority Required

Corporation

DRLP Required

No Line of Authority Required

Limited Lines Travel Business Entity

DRLP Required

No Line of Authority Required

Partnership

DRLP Required

No Line of Authority Required

Portable Electronics Business Entity

No Line of Authority Required

Public Adjuster Business Entity

DRLP Required

No Line of Authority Required

Self-Service Storage Limit License

No Line of Authority Required

Surplus Lines Business Entity

DRLP 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.
  • Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Resident License (RL) Application.
  • Print Licenses Electronically.

Applicant Cannot

  • Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.

Business Rules

  • Applicant must be one of the following legal business types:

    • Corporation
    • Partnership
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
    • Sole Proprietorship – (Only for Limited Lines Travel Business Entity)
  • At least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must be provided on the application and must be actively licensed as a resident or non-resident in North Carolina. This excludes Auto-Rental Limited License, Self-Service Storage Limited license and Portable Electronics. All DRLPs must be licensed if provided in the transaction.

  • Applicant may not apply for or hold both a Corporation license and a Partnership license in North Carolina.

  • Applicant must provide a valid business email.

  • Effective July 1st, 2010, Each owner with 10% interest or voting interest, partners, officers and directors of Public Adjuster Business Entities are required to submit fingerprints and fingerprints must be electronically submitted for a state and federal criminal history background check.  Please visit http://www.ncdoi.com/ASD/ASD_PublicAdjusters.aspx for the necessary forms and instructions.   A $38.00 fingerprint fee will be charged for each owner with a ten percent (10%) interest or voting interest, partners, officers and directors of the business entity.

  • 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.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

North Carolina Licensing Office of Pearson VUE

5425 Page Rd

3rd Floor

Durham, NC 27620

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.

Get details