State Requirements

Tennessee / Resident Licensing / Business

Fees

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

  • Fees are per application.
  • Applicants reinstating an expired license will be charged the initial licensing fee.

Business Entity Producer

Fee:

$50

Public Adjuster Business Entity

Fee:

$100

Lines of Authority

Please note that license class names can vary by state.

  • At least one Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must be provided on the application.
  • All Designated Responsible Licensed Producers (DRLPs) provided must be actively licensed in Tennessee.
  • Public Adjuster Business Entity applicants must enter at least one Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed in Tennessee as a Public Adjuster.

Business Entity Producer

DRLP Required

Business Entity Producer

Public Adjuster Business Entity

DRLP Required

Public Adjuster Business Entity

Rules and Regulations

Applicant Can

  • Submit initial license for business entities electronically.
  • Submit major lines of authority.
  • Submit limited lines of authority.
  • Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.
  • Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Resident License (RL) Application.
  • Print license electronically

Applicant Cannot

  • Submit surplus lines for business entities.

Business Rules

  • Applicant's name, license number, state of residence, and Tax ID must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state.

  • Applicant must provide a valid country code, mailing address, business email, and business phone number.

  • Applicants reapplying must not have any of the following status reasons: Revoked, Suspended, Never Relicense, Denial - Original License is Denied for Cause, or disciplinary term.

  • At least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must be provided on the application.

  • All Designated Responsible Licensed Producers (DRLPs) provided must be actively licensed in Tennessee.

  • Public Adjuster Business Entity applicants must enter at least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) that is actively licensed in Tennessee as a Public Adjuster.

  • Business Entity Producers and Public Adjuster Business Entity applicants can reapply through Resident License (RL) application after one (1) year following license expiration date. From the expiration date to one (1) year after the expiration date, the applicant must late renew through Resident License Renewal (RLR) application.

    • Exception: If the license status is "inactive" prior to the expiration date, applicants are not eligible for renewal or late renewal. Applicants with an "inactive" status reason may reapply at any time through the (RL) application. 
  • 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

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Agent Licensing Section

500 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243-1134

United States

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