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: $55 Timely Renewal: $55 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 |
Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Timley Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. |
Initial: Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information on obtaining an initial licensee. Lapsed License Renewal: Renew a lapsed license online using Sircon or NIPR. If a partial payment is owed or it is beyond the lapsed renewal timeframe, contact ra-in-producer@pa.gov or 717-787-3840. |
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| Insurance Producer Non-Resident - Individual |
Initial: $110 Timely Renewal: $110 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 |
Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Timley Renewal: 2 Years Late renewal impacts renewal term and there is a one-year lapsed period. |
Initial: Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information on obtaining an initial licensee. Lapsed License Renewal: Renew a lapsed license online using Sircon or NIPR. If a partial payment is owed or it is beyond the lapsed renewal timeframe, contact ra-in-producer@pa.gov or 717-787-3840. |
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| Insurance Producer Resident – Business Entity |
Initial: $55 Timely Renewal: $55 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 Amended License: $25 |
Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years |
Initial: Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information on obtaining an initial licensee. Name Approval: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Visit the Get Name Approval on the Update Your License page for more information. Lapsed License Renewal: Renew a lapsed license online using Sircon or NIPR. If a partial payment is owed or it is beyond the lapsed renewal timeframe, contact ra-in-producer@pa.gov or 717-787-3840. |
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| Insurance Producer Non-Resident - Business Entity |
Initial: $110 Timely Renewal: $110 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 |
Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years |
Initial: Visit the Initial Insurance Producer Licensing Process page for more information on obtaining an initial licensee. Lapsed License Renewal: Renew a lapsed license online using Sircon or NIPR. If a partial payment is owed or it is beyond the lapsed renewal timeframe, contact ra-in-producer@pa.gov or 717-787-3840. |
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| Limited Lines Insurance Producer - Individual |
Initial Resident: $55 Initial Non-Resident: $110 Timely Renewal Resident: $55 Timely Renewal Non-Resident: $110 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 |
Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years |
Non-Reciprocal Non-Resident: Obtain a paper application from National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Lapsed License Renewal: Renew a lapsed license online using Sircon or NIPR. If a partial payment is owed or it is beyond the lapsed renewal timeframe, contact ra-in-producer@pa.gov or 717-787-3840. |
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| Limited Lines Producer – Business Entity |
Initial Resident: $55 Initial Non-Resident: $110 Timely Renewal Resident: $55 Timely Renewal Non-Resident: $110 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 |
Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years |
Name Approval: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Visit the Get Name Approval on the Update Your License page for more information. 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. |
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| Limited Lines Travel Insurance Producer - Individual | Initial: $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. |
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| Limited Lines Travel Producer – Business Entity | Initial: $400 |
Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years |
Name Approval: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Visit the Get Name Approval on the Update Your License page for more information. 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. |
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| Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License (MVPDA) |
Initial: $55 Renewal: $55 |
Expires annually on 6/30 |
Exam Requirements: All applicants are required to pass the PA MVPDA exam. Visit the PID PSI site or call 1-888-818-5822 to schedule your exam. Experience Requirements: All applicants for an MVPDA license must have 6+ months continuous estimating experience or successfully completed an auto appraisal-training program within the last 3 years. |
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| Emergency Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser (MVPDA) Registration |
Visit the Emergency Vehicle Catastrophe Appraiser page form more information.
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| Pennie–Certified Exchange Assisters/Navigators |
Visit the Become a Certified Pennie Exchange Assister page for more information. |
Initial: $1 Renewal: $1 |
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: $200 Renewal: $200 Lapsed License Renewal: $400 |
Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month) Renewal: 2 Years Lapsed License Renewal Period: 60 days |
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 the Act 21 - Public Adjuster Law page. |
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| Public Adjuster – Business Entity |
Initial: $200 Renewal: $200 Lapsed License Renewal: $400 |
Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years Lapsed License Renewal Period: 60 days |
Name Approval: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Visit the Get Name Approval on the Update Your License page for more information. 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. Public Adjustor Contract: For a copy of the Public Adjuster Act 21 Approved Contract visit the Act 21 - Public Adjuster Law page. |
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| Self-Service Storage Licensees |
Initial Resident: $55 Initial Non-Resident: $110 Timely Renewal Non-Resident: $110 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 Additional Line of Authority: $25 |
Initial: 2 Years (based on licensee’s birth month)
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Non-Reciprocal Non-Resident: Obtain a paper application from National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Submit a Self-Service Storage Employee/Authorized Rep. Register Update: Visit the Update Self-Service Storage Employee Register page for more information. |
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| Surplus Lines - Individual |
Initial: $200 Renewal: $200 Lapsed License Renewal: $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. |
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| Surplus Lines – Business Entity |
Initial: $200 Renewal: $200 Lapsed License Renewal: $400 |
Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years |
Name Approval: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Visit the Get Name Approval on the Update Your License page for more information. 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. |
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| 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. |
Affidavit for Waiver of Fidelity Bond Requirement Lapsed License Renewal: Renew a lapsed license online using Sircon or NIPR. If a partial payment is owed or it is beyond the lapsed renewal timeframe, contact ra-in-producer@pa.gov or 717-787-3840. Attorney Only CE Declaration: If you are renewing your title agent license as an attorney only, visit the CE Declaration for Attorney Only Title Agents on the Update Your License page to submit your CE status declaration. |
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| Title Insurance- Business Entity |
Initial Resident: $55 Inital Non-Resident: $110 Renewal Resident: $55 Renewal Non-Resident: $110 Lapsed License Renewal: $165 |
Initial: 2 Years Renewal: 2 Years |
Affidavit for Waiver of Fidelity Bond Requirement Name Approval: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Visit the Get Name Approval on the Update Your License page for more information. 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. Attorney Only CE Declaration: If you are renewing your title agent license as an attorney only, visit the CE Declaration for Attorney Only Title Agents on the Update Your License page to submit your CE status declaration. |
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| Viatical Settlement Broker - Individual |
Initial: $100 Renewal: $100 |
Initial: 1 Year Renewal: 1 Year |
License Requirements | |
| Viatical Settlement Broker - Business Entity |
Initial: $100 Renewal: $100 |
Initial: 1 Year Renewal: 1 Year |
Name Approval: All resident business entities must obtain name approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and then register with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Visit the Get Name Approval on the Update Your License page for more information. 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. |
Company Licensing Help
Phone: (717) 787-2735
E-mail: ra-in-companylicense@pa.gov
| License Type | Licensing Info | Fees | License Duration | Resources/Additional Information |
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| Certified Reinsurers | Initial/Renewal Fee: $750 | 1 Year | ||
| Certified Review Entities (CRE) | Application | Initial Certification: CRE Only - $1,000 CRE & IRO - $2,000 IRO Only - $2,000 Certification Renewal CRE Only - $500 CRE & IRO - $1,000 IRO Only - $1,000 |
CRE Only Certification & Renewal – 3 years CRE & IRO Certification & Renewal – 2 years IRO Only Certification & Renewal – 2 years |
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| Continuing Care Provider | Application | Initial/Renewal Fee: $750 | Valid until surrendered |
Disclosure Statement Checklist |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Application | Initial/Renewal Fee: $750 | 1 Year | |
| Exclusive General Agent | Initial/Renewal Fee: $400 | 1 Year | Instructions | |
| Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Application | Application | Initial/Renewal Fee: $2,500 | Valid until surrendered | Additional Resources |
| Health Services Plan Corporation | Application | Initial/Renewal Fee: $2,500 | Valid until surrendered | |
| Hospital Plan Corporation | Application | Initial/Renewal Fee: $2,500 | Valid until surrendered | |
| Insurance Administrator (TPA) | Initial/Renewal Fee: $100 | 2 Years | Application Instructions | |
| Managing General Agent | None | Valid until surrendered | ||
| Pharmacy Services Administration Organization (PSAO) | Sircon Apply or Renew | Initial/Renewal Fee: $500 | 2 Years | More information on Pharmacy Benefit Registrations |
| Pharmacy Benefit Auditing Entity | Sircon Apply or Renew |
Initial/Renewal Fee: $10,000 | 2 Years | More information on Pharmacy Benefit Registrations |
| Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) | Sircon Apply or Renew |
Initial/Renewal Fee: $10,000 | 2 Years | More information on Pharmacy Benefit Registrations |
| Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) | Application | Initial Fee: $2,500 Renewal Fee: $750 Domestic/ $850 Foreign |
1 Year | PPO Instructions |
| Premium Finance | Initial/Renewal Fee: $200 | 1 Year |
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| Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurers | Initial/Renewal Fee: $750 | 1 Year |
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| Reinsurance Intermediary Broker | None | 2 Years | Instructions | |
| Reinsurance Intermediary Manager | None | 2 Years | Instructions | |
| Risk Purchasing Group | Application | Initial/Renewal Fee: $100 | Valid until surrendered | |
| Risk Retention Group | Application | Initial/Renewal Fee: $300 | Valid until surrendered | |
| Viatical Settlement Provider | Initial/Renewal Fee: $300 | 1 Year | Instructions |