Applicants for a resident individual North Dakota producer license may apply by submitting an application through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) and paying a $100 fee.
Non-resident individuals must hold a similar license in their resident state and should also apply through NIPR.
It is important to make sure you answer all questions completely and disclose all information requested. You must disclose all criminal convictions and pending criminal charges. Question number one allows you to exclude misdemeanor traffic citations or convictions involving driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving without a license, reckless driving or driving with a suspended or revoked license and juvenile offenses. You must disclose all other criminal convictions and pending charges including, but not limited to, NSF checks and Minor in Possession. These criminal convictions must be disclosed regardless of when they occurred. See Bulletin 2009-2 for more information. If you have any questions about what needs to be disclosed, contact the North Dakota Insurance Department before submitting your application.
N.D.C.C. § 26.1-02.1-02.1 prohibits a person convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust from participating in the business of insurance. A license cannot be issued to anyone with this type of conviction. Failure to make full disclosure may result in denial of your application.
Portable electronics insurance individual producers have a biennial license renewal on their birth month. Individuals may submit a renewal through NIPR. The renewal fee is $25 and the transaction fee is $5.
A vendor filing an acknowledgment pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.7 should complete the Portable Electronics Vendor Acknowledgement (SFN 60894) form.
Please refer to N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.7 for more information regarding North Dakota law and portable electronics insurance.
Applicants for a business entity North Dakota insurance producer license should apply through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). The fee for an initial application for an insurance producer license is $100. At least one individual who is affiliated with the business entity must hold a North Dakota license for the lines of authority requested.
The business entity should also contact the North Dakota Secretary of State to ensure compliance with North Dakota corporate law.
North Dakota business entity insurance producer licenses are perpetual without any renewal or continuation as long as the entity:
- Has at least one designated responsible licensed producer (DRLP) who holds an active North Dakota insurance producer license for the lines of authority on the business entity license;
- Maintains its resident insurance producer license (if its home state issues insurance producer licenses to business entities); and
- Notifies the North Dakota Insurance Department of any change of address regarding the business entity within 30 days in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26-33.
A vendor filing an acknowledgment pursuant to N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.7 should complete the Portable Electronics Vendor Acknowledgement (SFN 60894) form.
Please refer to N.D.C.C. § 26.1-26.7 for more information regarding North Dakota law and portable electronics insurance.