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North Dakota Licensing and Renewal Guide

What this guide will teach you:

How to apply for or renew an North Dakota producer insurance license for property/casualty/health/life insurance services.
What fees to expect for obtaining and maintaining insurance licenses.
How to meet continuing education (CE) requirements and deadlines.
How to access resources and contact information to simplify the process.

Rules and Requirements for North Dakota Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses

New applicants must meet North Dakota’s eligibility standards, including age, residency, and background requirements.

What is the minimum age to apply for a new license?

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

Do I need to provide any specific identification to apply?

Yes, you must provide a SSN (Social Security Number) or a FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number).

Is proof of residency required?

Yes, you are required to provide proof of residency within the state of North Dakota.

Are there any exams I need to pass to get my license?

Yes, you must pass the appropriate producer licensing exam(s) and apply within one year of passing the exam.

Do I need to complete fingerprinting as part of the application process?

Yes, fingerprinting is required.

Are there character requirements to qualify for a license?

Yes, you must pass a state and federal criminal history background check.

How to Apply for and Renew a Producer License in North Dakota

Applying for a New Producer License in North Dakota

Renewing a Producer License in North Dakota

Licenses require renewal and proof of CE compliance every 2 years by the last day of the licensee’s birth month. License renewals are possible up to 90 days before the expiration date.

Complete and verify continuing education (CE) hours. Verify that all the requirements in your transcript are complete.
Submit an electronic application and pay licensing fees through the NIPR.

Late Renewals: North Dakota has no grace period. Licenses that fail to renew on time will be cancelled, and the licensee must reapply as a new applicant.

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in North Dakota

North Dakota issues non-resident licenses in the same line(s) of authority to producers who maintain CE compliance in their home states.

Apply for a license through NIPR by choosing a Non-Resident License (NRL) Application and submitting supporting documentation.

How to transfer a resident license from another state to North Dakota:

Surrender the resident license of the previous state, or change the status to non-resident, within 90 days of moving.
Apply for a resident license through NIPR.

Note: Licensees can transfer a resident license from another state to North Dakota within 90 days of relocating (after surrendering the previous resident license) without retaking the licensing exams.

North Dakota Business Entity Insurance License Applications

Submit an electronic application online at the National Insurance Producer Registry.
Pay the state license fee of $100 and any additional fees.

Note: North Dakota business entity licenses are perpetual and do not require renewal. Business entities must maintain one DRLP with an active North Dakota producer license and notify the department of address changes.

North Dakota Producer Licensing Fees

Licensing fees apply for North Dakota exams, fingerprinting, and other services as follows.

Fees for Resident/Non-Resident/Individual/Business Entity	Price
New License Fee	$100.00
Individual Renewal Fee	$25.00
Fingerprint Background Check	$40.00
Fingerprint Processing Fee	$29.00
North Dakota License Exam Fee	$58.00 – $64.00

Disclaimer: Fees and requirements may change at any time without prior notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, we recommend verifying fees through the North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department website directly.

Continuing Education (CE)

CE requirements:

24 hours of CE (including 3 hours of ethics) for Life and Annuities, Accident & Health, Casualty, Property, Personal Lines, and Crop every 2 years.

More information about North Dakota CE requirements is available at: Continuing Education – Official Website of the North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department.

Note: No CE requirement for producers with Credit, Surety, Travel/Baggage, Title, Bail Bonds, and Legal Expense lines only.

FAQs

When do I need to renew my North Dakota insurance license?

Individual producer licenses in North Dakota require renewal and completion of CE every 2 years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month. Business entity licenses are perpetual and do not require renewal.

What if I miss the North Dakota insurance license renewal deadline?

North Dakota does NOT offer a grace period. If the licensee fails to renew by the deadline, the license and appointments will be cancelled. The licensee must then apply for a new license and pay the initial licensing fee of $100.

How can I track my North Dakota producer CE credits?

Use tools available on the North Dakota-specific VerifyMyCE account.

Where can I check my North Dakota insurance license application status?

You can check your application status on the NIPR website.

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North Dakota Licensing and Renewal Guide

What this guide will teach you:

Rules and Requirements for North Dakota Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses

What is the minimum age to apply for a new license?

Do I need to provide any specific identification to apply?

Is proof of residency required?

Are there any exams I need to pass to get my license?

Do I need to complete fingerprinting as part of the application process?

Are there character requirements to qualify for a license?

How to Apply for and Renew a Producer License in North Dakota

Applying for a New Producer License in North Dakota

Applying for a New Producer License in North Dakota

Renewing a Producer License in North Dakota

Renewing a Producer License in North Dakota

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in North Dakota

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in North Dakota

North Dakota Business Entity Insurance License Applications

North Dakota Business Entity Insurance License Applications

North Dakota Producer Licensing Fees

Continuing Education (CE)

FAQs

When do I need to renew my North Dakota insurance license?

What if I miss the North Dakota insurance license renewal deadline?

How can I track my North Dakota producer CE credits?

Where can I check my North Dakota insurance license application status?

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