Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All Fees are per application.
General Lines Agency
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$75
Fee disclaimers:
Fee assessed per line of authority
Personal Lines Property & Casualty Agency
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$75
Life Agency
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$75
Surplus Lines Agency
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$75
Managing General Agency
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$75
Limited Lines Agency
Renewal fee:
$50
Late renewal fee:
$75
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
General Lines Agency
Life, Accident, Health & Health Maintenance Organization, Property & Casualty
Personal Lines Property & Casualty Agency
Personal Lines Property & Casualty
Life Agency
Life
Surplus Lines Agency
No Line of Authority Required
Managing General Agency
Managing General Agent - Property & Casualty
Limited Lines Agency
Limited Lines
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for business entities electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for business entities.
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal (RLR) Application.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit a partial renewal. All Lines of Authority must be renewed.
Business Rules
By renewing online, you affirm that you have reported to the Department any administrative action and/or any criminal history, including convictions, deferred adjudications, probations or pending charges. You may report such information by scanning and electronically attaching to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse, the required documentation directly for your renewal application. If you do not have scan capability, mail it to: Texas Department of Insurance, Agent and Adjuster Licensing- MC CO-AAL, P. O. Box 12030, Austin, Texas 78711-2030. Federal law (18 USC 1033), prohibits an individual from engaging in the business of insurance if they have been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust without express written consent of a commissioner of insurance.
Applicant must not hold an active resident license in another state
Applicant cannot renew earlier than ninety (90) days prior to license expiration date for an active line of authority (LOA). Two (2) year license expires on issue anniversary date. No grace period without penalty.
Applicant cannot late renew an inactive license. Applicant must reinstate or reapply through NIPR's Resident License (RL) Application.
Applicants renewing Surplus Lines must have active Texas General Lines- Property & Casualty or Managing General Agency license on Producer Database (PDB) with a future expiration date.
Partial renewals will not be accepted electronically. Applicant must renew all active lines held at renewal or submit a paper renewal form to Texas Department of Insurance.
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.
Due to variations in Texas state processing, it may take longer to process your application. Please visit http://www.tdi.texas.gov/agent/agpdates.html for Texas processing dates and information.
Special Instructions
If your application was submitted through NIPR's electronic application, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse.
Renewal Periods
All License Classes
Renewal Period: Ninety (90) days prior to expiration date up to expiration date.
Late Renewal Period: Up to eighty-nine (89) days after expiration date.
Reinstatement Period: Begins ninety-one (91) days after expiration date.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Texas Department of Insurance
P. O. Box 12030
Austin, TX 78711
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.