Insurance License Application – Individual or TBA

The Department is authorized to license those who wish to operate as insurance agents, brokers and consultants, independent adjusters and public adjusters, and others as defined in New York Insurance Laws.

All Individuals and individuals with trade names (TBA) applying for an insurance license must apply online via NY LINX.

Non-resident licensing is available to first time non-resident applicants applying for an INDIVIDUAL license through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) website.

Trade Name Approval

To avoid duplicate or misleading names, an individual applying with a trade name must obtain Department approval to use the trade name prior to submitting the license application. Requests for name approval must be submitted to the Department by emailing [email protected] . In your request, include the applicant’s name, the trade name, and the type of license for which you are applying. Approval or disapproval will be sent with additional instructions.

Minimum Requirements

To apply for a license, an applicant must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete prelicensing education requirements.
• Pass the applicable New York State examination within 2 years of applying for the license.
• Submit a completed license application to the Department within two years of passing the exam. An applicant may apply for multiple classes of licenses simultaneously, if qualified, but cannot apply for a class of license they previously held.
• Pay the licensing fee. Payment options are credit card, electronic funds transfer (e-check) or paper check.

For detailed requirements, select from the list of available licenses below:

Insurance Licensing Applications

• Adjuster (Independent or Public)
• Adjuster Temporary Permit
• Bail Bond Agent Licensing
• Consultant (General or Life)
• Excess Line Broker
• Life and Accident/Health and Variable Life/Variable Annuity Agent or Broker
• Life Settlement Broker
• Life Settlement Intermediary
• Life Settlement Provider
• Limited Agent (rental vehicle companies, wireless communications equipment vendors, and self-storage companies)
• Mortgage Guaranty Agent
• Property and Casualty Agent or Broker
• Service Contract Provider
• Title Insurance Agent

Insurance Licensing Questions

If you are unable to find the answer to your licensing question here, check our FAQs. If you have a question or need assistance, call (800) 342-3736 (M-F, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM). Local calls can be made to (212) 480-6400 or (518) 474-6600.