Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are charged per application.
Resident Producer Individual
Fee:
$55
Amendment fee:
$25
Reinstatement fee:
$55
Resident Limited Lines Producer Individual
Fee:
$55
Amendment fee:
$25
Reinstatement fee:
$55
Resident Surplus Lines Producer
Fee:
$200
Reinstatement fee:
$200
Resident Title Agent
Fee:
$55
Reinstatement fee:
$55
Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser
Fee:
$55
Reinstatement fee:
$55
Resident Public Adjuster
Fee:
$200
Reinstatement fee:
$200
Resident Viatical Settlements Broker
Fee:
$100
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
NIPR does not verify exams prior to allowing submission of an application, however, an exam is required prior to the states approval of the request.
Resident Producer Individual
Exam Required
Life & Fixed Annuities, Accident & Health, Variable Life/Variable Annuity, Property & Allied Lines, Casualty & Allied Lines, Personal Lines
Resident Limited Lines Producer Individual
Exam Required
Credit Products, Crop Hail, Portable Electronics Insurance, Restricted Property, Restricted Fraternal, Self-Service Storage
Exam Not Required
Motor Vehicle Rental
Resident Surplus Lines Producer
Exam Required
Property & Casualty
Resident Title Agent
Exam Required
Title
Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser
Exam Required
No Line of Authority Required
Resident Public Adjuster
Exam Required
No Line of Authority Required
Resident Viatical Settlements Broker
Exam Required
No Line of Authority Required
Resident Limited Lines Travel Insurance Producer Individual
Exam Required
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license for individuals electronically.
- Submit major lines of authority.
- Submit limited lines of authority.
- Submit surplus lines for individuals.
- Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.
- Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Resident License (RL) Application.
- Print Licenses Electronically.
Business Rules
Individuals should not register for a fingerprinting appointment and submit their fingerprints until after they have passed any examination requirements and applied for licensure. Any fingerprint results received without a corresponding license application will be destroyed, and individuals will be required to repay the fingerprinting fee and resubmit their fingerprints at an IdentoGO center.
Applicants applying for the following license classes must pass required examination:
- Resident Producer Individual
- Resident Surplus Lines
- Resident Title Agent
- Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser
- Resident Public Adjuster
- Resident Viatical Settlement
All individual applicants are required to submit fingerprint documentation to the state of Pennsylvania. The following classes are EXCLUDED from fingerprint requirements:
- Amendment applications
- Resident Viatical Settlement Broker
- Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser
- Resident Surplus Lines Producer
Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser applicants must complete a training course or have six (6) months of continuous experience related to this field (experience or course completion must have been obtained within the last three years). Fax or email a copy of your job description(s) showing you meet the six months continuous experience; or fax or email a completion certificate for special Education or training related to appraising motor vehicle physical damage to 717-787-8553 or email address is ra-in-producer@pa.gov.
Resident Title Agent applicants must be appointed with an insurer.
Restricted Fraternal applicants must submit an affidavit required by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance.
Resident Public Adjusters must use a contract approved by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. Sample contract can be found on the website at www.insurance.pa.gov/licensees
Resident Public Adjusters must obtain a Surety Bond in the amount of no less than $20,000 prior to transacting business as a Public Adjuster in Pennsylvania.
Surplus Lines license applicant must have an active Resident Producer license with Property & Allied Lines and Casualty & Allied Lines prior to applying.
Resident Public Adjuster, Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser and Resident Viatical Settlements Broker license classes cannot reapply through initial application from 1 to 60 days after license expiration. Applicant is allowed to late renew through RLR up to 60 days following license expiration date.
Applicants cannot reapply for or reinstate license day 61 through day 63 after expiration date (may apply on day 64).
Please email the compliance unit on the state website with any questions concerning documentation requirements.
Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years old or older as determined from the applicant's date of birth.
Applicant must enter FINRA CRD number on application if applying for Variable Life/Variable Annuity.
Applicants may reapply for a new license electronically one year after license expiration date.
Applicants may reapply through Resident Licensing (RL) if the license status is inactive and the status reason is not "Failure to Renew – Reinstateable" or "Canceled for Continuing Education – Reinstateable".
Amendments are not allowed during the renewal period of the same license class being applied for. The license must be renewed before a new line can be added.
All LOAs that do NOT have the status reason "Failure to Renew- Reinstateable" or "Suspended for Continuing Ed – Reinstateable" must reapply through Resident Licensing (RL) for a new license.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via
NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents are stated as follows and may be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax:- A written statement summarizing the details of each incident.
- A copy of the petition, complaint or other document that commenced the criminal, lawsuit, arbitration, or mediation proceedings.
- A copy of the official document, which demonstrates the resolution of the charges or any final judgment. Pennsylvania will also accept emailed documentation to the compliance unit.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Pennsylvania Insurance Department
1326 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
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.