Producer/Agent Licenses
To become licensed or renew your existing license there are various requirements you need to fulfill such as testing requirements and/or pre-licensing or continuing education requirements.
The licensing requirements are different, depending on which license you would like to apply for or renew and your status as a resident or a non-resident of Pennsylvania. Use the matrix below to find information for the license type you are looking for.
If you need to print your license visit Print Your Existing Pennsylvania Insurance License.
Produer/Agent Licensing Help
Phone: (717) 787-3840
E-mail: ra-in-producer@pa.gov
| License Type | Licensing Info | Fees | License Duration | Resources/Additional Information |
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| Insurance Producer Resident - Individual | Initial Fee: $55 Timely Renewal Fee: $55 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. | Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information. | |
| Insurance Producer Non-Resident - Individual | Initial Fee: $110 Timely Renewal Fee: $110 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. | Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information. | |
| Insurance Producer Resident – Business Entity |
Individual Lapsed License Renewal Form All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. | Initial Fee: $55 Timely Renewal Fee: $55 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $165 Amended License Fee: $25 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years | Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information. |
| Insurance Producer Non-Resident - Business Entity | Initial Fee: $110 Timely Renewal Fee: $110 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years | Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information. | |
| Limited Lines Insurance Producer - Individual | Initial Resident Fee: $55 Initial Non-Resident Fee: $110 Timely Renewal Fee (Resident): $55 Timely Renewal Fee (Non-Resident): $110 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. | If you are applying for a non-reciprocal non-resident license, please obtain a paper application from National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Lapsed licenses may also be renewed online through Sircon or NIPR. | |
| Limited Lines Producer – Business Entity | Initial Resident Fee: $55 Initial Non-Resident Fee: $110 Timely Renewal Fee (Resident): $55 Timely Renewal Fee (Non-Resident): $110 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years | Resident Business Entities: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Non-Resident Business Entities: For non-resident business entities, the business entity name will be reviewed upon application submission. Registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State may be required. Instructions will be sent upon issuance of the license. For information on how to submit a Fictitious/Business Entity Name or registering with the Department of State visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. | |
| Limited Lines Travel Insurance Producer - Individual | Initial Fee: $400 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. | ||
| Limited Lines Travel Producer – Business Entity | Initial Fee: $400 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years | PA Travel Insurance Producer Responsibilities Frequently Asked Questions for Travel Insurance Producers Resident Business Entities: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Non-Resident Business Entities: For non-resident business entities, the business entity name will be reviewed upon application submission. Registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State may be required. Instructions will be sent upon issuance of the license. For information on how to submit a Fictitious/Business Entity Name or registering with the Department of State visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. | |
| Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License (MVPDA) | Initial Fee: $55 Renewal Fee: $55 | Expires annually on 6/30 | ||
| Emergency Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser (MVPDA) Registration | Visit: Vehicle Catastrophe Appraiser
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| Pennie–Certified Exchange Assisters/Navigators | Visit: Become a Certified Pennie Exchange Assister | Initial Fee: $1.00 Renewal Fee: $1.00 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years | Exchange Assister is also known as a Navigator, Certified Application Counselor (CAC), CAC Designated Organization (CDO), or Pennie-Certified Exchange Assister. |
| Public Adjuster - Individual | Initial Resident and Non-Resident Public Adjuster Fee: $200 Renewal Public Adjuster Fee: $200 Public Adjuster Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $400 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years | Initial Resident Public Adjuster License Process Initial Non-Resident Public Adjuster License Process For a copy of the Public Adjuster Act 21 Approved Contract visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. | |
| Public Adjuster – Business Entity | Initial Fee: $200 Renewal Fee: $200 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $400 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years | Resident Business Entities: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Non-Resident Business Entities: For non-resident business entities, the business entity name will be reviewed upon application submission. Registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State may be required. Instructions will be sent upon issuance of the license. For information on how to submit a Fictitious/Business Entity Name or registering with the Department of State and for a copy of the Public Adjuster Act 21 Approved Contract visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. | |
| Self-Service Storage Licensees | Initial Resident Fee: $55 Initial Non-Resident Fee: $110 Timely Renewal Fee (Resident): $55 Timely Renewal Fee (Non-Resident): $110 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. | If you are applying for a non-reciprocal non-resident license, please obtain a paper application from National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). For information on how to submit a Self-Service Storage Employee/Authorized Rep. Register update visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. | |
| Surplus Lines - Individual | Initial Fee: $200 Renewal Fee: $200 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $400 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. | Licensing Requirements | |
| Surplus Lines – Business Entity | Initial Fee: $200 Renewal Fee: $200 Lapsed License Renewal Fee: $400 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years |
Resident Business Entities: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Non-Resident Business Entities: For non-resident business entities, the business entity name will be reviewed upon application submission. Registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State may be required. Instructions will be sent upon issuance of the license. For information on how to submit a Fictitious/Business Entity Name or registering with the Department of State visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. | |
| Title Insurance- Individual | Resident: $55 Non-Resident: $110 Lapsed License: $165 | Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. | ||
| Title Insurance- Business Entity | Initial Fee: Resident: $55 / Non-Resident: $110 Renewal Fee: Resident: $55 / Non-Resident: $110 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 | Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years | Affidavit for Waiver of Fidelity Bond Requirement Attorney Continuing Education-Declaration of CE Status Resident Business Entities: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Non-Resident Business Entities: For non-resident business entities, the business entity name will be reviewed upon application submission. Registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State may be required. Instructions will be sent upon issuance of the license. For information on how to submit a Fictitious/Business Entity Name or registering with the Department of State visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. | |
| Viatical Settlement Broker (Individual) | Initial Fee: $100 Renewal Fee: $100 | Initial: 1 Year Renewal: 1 Year | License Requirements | |
| Viatical Settlement Broker (Business Entity) | Initial Fee: $100 Renewal Fee: $100 | Initial: 1 Year Renewal: 1 Year | Resident Business Entities: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Non-Resident Business Entities: For non-resident business entities, the business entity name will be reviewed upon application submission. Registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State may be required. Instructions will be sent upon issuance of the license. For information on how to submit a Fictitious/Business Entity Name or registering with the Department of State visit: Update Your Pennsylvania Insurance License Information. |