Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are charged per application.
- Additional fee of $38 every other renewal period (even years) for the following license classes:
- Professional Bail Bondsman
- Surety Bail Bondsman
- Bail Bond Runner
Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$109
Hail Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$54
Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser
Renewal fee:
$109
Public Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$109
Late renewal fee:
$184
Surplus Lines
Renewal fee:
$84
Viatical Settlement Broker
Renewal fee:
$534
Professional Bail Bondsman
Renewal fee:
$200
Application fee:
$76
Fee disclaimers:
Fingerprint Fee: $38 fee applies every other renewal period.
Surety Bail Bondsman
Renewal fee:
$200
Application fee:
$76
Fee disclaimers:
Fingerprint Fee: $38 fee applies every other renewal period.
Bail Bond Runner
Renewal fee:
$120
Application fee:
$76
Fee disclaimers:
Fingerprint Fee: $38 fee applies every other renewal period.
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.
Adjuster
No Line of Authority Required
Hail Adjuster
Hail Adjuster
Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser
Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser
Public Adjuster
Public Adjuster
Surplus Lines
Surplus Lines
Viatical Settlement Broker
Viatical Settlement Broker
Professional Bail Bondsman
No Line of Authority Required
Surety Bail Bondsman
No Line of Authority Required
Bail Bond Runner
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for individuals electronically.
- Submit renewals for Surplus Lines for individuals.
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal (RLR) 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
Applicant must provide a valid business email.
The expiration date for Self-Employed Insurance Adjuster, Company/Independent Firm Adjuster, and Public Adjuster refers to the date when these license types renew their licenses - March 31st every year or on August 31st every year for Surplus lines. The CE date is listed in the Continuing Education Information section for resident adjusters and those adjusters using North Carolina as their Designated Home State (DHS).
North Carolina is no longer issuing Broker licenses as of July 7, 2022, per North Carolina statute SB 496. If you have any questions, please contact Agent Services Division at (919) 807-6800 or ASD@ncdoi.gov.
Surplus Lines applicants must have an active Insurance Producer license with the Property line of authority (LOA) prior to renewing Surplus Lines.
Professional Bail Bondsman, Surety Bail Bondsman, and Bail Bond Runner applicant should visit the following link for Additional Renewal Requirements. Please upload the required documents listed in the link. Bail Bond applicants are required to submit the following affidavit to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse. These documents are only required every other renewal period. Next renewal period requiring these documents are 2024.
Applications that are pended by the state for additional information or requirements will be declined by the state if no response is received from the applicant within thirty (30) days of the state's request. Other supporting documentation not related to background questions may be faxed to the state.
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.
Special Instructions
Renewal Periods
- Life
- Accident & Health or Sickness
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal lines
- Variable Life & Variable Annuity Products
- Medicare Supplement / Long Term Care
Adjuster
Renewal period
Sixty (60) days prior to expiration date.
Late renewal period
Up to Sixty (60) days after expiration dates.
Hail Adjuster
Renewal period
Sixty (60) days prior to expiration date.
Late renewal period
Up to Sixty (60) days after expiration dates.
Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser
Renewal period
Sixty (60) days prior to expiration date.
Late renewal period
Up to Sixty (60) days after expiration dates.
Public Adjuster
Renewal period
Sixty (60) days prior to expiration date.
Late renewal period
Up to Sixty (60) days after expiration dates.
Surplus Lines
Renewal period
Sixty (60) days prior to expiration date.
Late renewal period
Up to Sixty (60) days after expiration dates.
Viatical Settlement Broker
Renewal period
Sixty (60) days prior to expiration date.
Late renewal period
Up to Sixty (60) days after expiration dates.
Professional Bail Bondsman
Renewal period
Starts: April 1st of even years; Ends: June 30th
Surety Bail Bondsman
Renewal period
Starts: April 1st of even years; Ends: June 30th
Bail Bond Runner
Renewal period
Starts: April 1st of even years; Ends: June 30th
Continuing Education
- NIPR verifies compliance with the states CE requirement prior to allowing submission of a renewal application. You may select your resident state on the following link: Verify My CE to view your CE transcript and determine whether the state has updated your status to compliant in their system and on what date. It generally takes up to 72 hours from the compliance date for the status to be updated in our system.
- Those who do not meet their Continuing Education requirements by the due date will be expired. If they complete the CE within 4 months, they may contact the North Carolina Department of Insurance and pay a $75 fee to reinstate their license. If the missing CE is not completed within 4 months, they must restart the licensing process.
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.