Original License Application (Individual/TBA)
Before applying online, please allow 1 to 3 business days after passing the required examination.
Non-Residents should use the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) Non-Resident License Application.
If you are applying for a property/casualty agent and/or broker license(s) and intend to issue Insurance Identification Cards, please visit Insurance Information and Enforcement System (IIES).
Expiration Date
Licenses are for a period of no more than 2 years. Individual/TBA Producer License expiration date is determined by date of birth.
- If you were born in an even numbered year, your license will expire on your birthday in an even numbered year.
- If you were born in an odd numbered year, your license will expire on your birthday in an odd numbered year.
Requirements
- Applicants must have passed the applicable New York State examination within the past 2 years.
- Applicants must attest to taking the applicable pre-qualifying course and furnish the course number or attest to being exempt from the pre-qualifying course by either CLU, CPCU or Statement of Employer exemption. Individuals claiming an exemption from the pre-qualifying course must provide documentation to the Department.
- Applicants must pay a licensing fee. Credit card or check payment option available.
- Applicant may apply for multiple classes of licenses simultaneously, if qualified, but cannot apply for a class of license they previously held.
Variable Annuity Requirements
- Agent - must also be applying for a life agent license at the same time.
- Broker - must also be applying for a life broker license at the same time.
- Must be registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and must furnish the FINRA CRD number.
Apply Online
Online application submissions are currently available to all individual/tba resident applicants who passed the requisite exam within the last 2 years applying for:
- life, variable annuity, and/or accident/health agent and/or broker licenses
- property/casualty agent and/or broker licenses
To get started, visit the DFS Portal:
Check Status/Print License
The Department no longer mails paper licenses. Print the license as soon as it is issued.
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- Maintenance: Application may be unavailable from 7:30am to 7:45am daily for scheduled maintenance.