Maine
Last Updated: 06/13/2013
Resident Licensing (RL) and Resident License Renewals (RLR)
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Resident Licensing for initial application
Primary Rules
Yes |
Accepts licenses for Individuals |
Yes |
Accepts licenses for Business Entities |
Yes |
Accepts Major lines of authority |
Yes |
Accepts Limited lines of authority |
Yes |
Applicants may add lines of authority to an existing active license. |
Yes |
Applicants may reinstate license |
Yes |
Accepts Surplus Lines license for Individuals. |
No |
Accepts Surplus Lines license for Business Entities. |
Yes |
License Printing Available Electronically |
Resident License Classes Accepted for initial application*
*Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Individuals
License Class |
LOA |
Passing Exam Required before Application |
Total Initial Fee * |
Individual Producer (Resident) |
Life |
Yes |
$45 |
Individual Producer (Resident) |
Health |
Yes |
$45 |
Individual Producer (Resident) |
Property |
Yes |
$45 |
Individual Producer (Resident) |
Casualty |
Yes |
$45 |
Individual Producer (Resident) |
Personal Lines |
Yes |
$45 |
Individual Producer (Resident) |
Variable Contracts |
Yes |
$45 |
Producer Business Entity (Resident) |
LOA Not Applicable |
No |
$45 |
Producer Limited Resident |
Credit |
Yes |
$45 |
Producer Limited Resident |
Auto Rental Sup Liability |
No |
$45 |
Producer Limited Resident |
Travel Baggage |
No |
$45 |
Producer Business Entity (Resident) |
LOA Not Applicable |
No |
$45 |
Producer Limited Resident |
Title |
Yes |
$45 |
Producer Limited Resident |
Mechanical Breakdown |
No |
$45 |
Individual Producer (Resident) |
Surplus Lines |
No |
$165 |
Adjuster (Resident) |
Property and Casualty |
Yes |
$45 |
Adjuster (Resident) |
Multi-Peril Crop |
Yes** |
$45 |
*Fees shown are only State Fees. These fees do not include Transaction Fees. The state fee includes a $15 application fee for each transaction.
** A resident can qualify for the Multi-Peril Crop LOA under the Adjuster (Resident) license class by either taking the Multi-Peril Crop exam or showing proof of passing the federal exam. If the Federal Exam was taken, applicant must submit a paper application to the state.
Business Entities
License Class |
LOA |
DRLP Required |
Total Initial Fee * |
Producer Business Entity (Resident) |
LOA Not Applicable |
Yes |
$45 |
Resident Adjusting Firm |
LOA Not Applicable |
Yes |
$45 |
* Fees shown are only State Fees. These fees do not include Transaction Fees. The state fee includes a $15 application fee for each transaction.
Additional Fees
Fee Type |
Fee |
Individuals - Amendment: All LOA's (except Surplus Lines) Flat fee no matter how many LOA's |
$45 |
Individuals - Reinstatement: All LOA's (except Surplus Lines) Flat fee no matter how many LOA's |
$45 |
Business Entity - Flat fee/ Reinstatement Fee |
$45 |
Business Entity Amendment Fee
Note: Amendments for Business Entity based on License Class and not LOA. |
$45 |
* Fees shown are only State Fees. These fees do not include Transaction Fees. The state fee includes a $15 application fee for each transaction.
License Printing
Licensees can print licenses at http://www.nipr.com/producer_licensing_map.htm
State Specific Individual Requirements for Initial Application
Every individual applicant for a Maine resident license must meet the following requirements:
- Background question documentation can be submitted via the NIPR Attachment Warehouse at: https://pdb.nipr.com/docMgmt/main.html.
- A resident can qualify for the Multi-Peril Crop LOA under the Adjuster (Resident) license class by either taking the Multi-Peril Crop exam or showing proof of passing the federal exam. If the Federal Exam was taken, applicant must submit a paper application to the state.
- If any license or LOA is in revoked status on PDB, applicant must wait one year after revocation status date to apply for ANY new line on license.
- FINRA CRD# is required if individual is applying for a variable license.
- Variable Contracts applicants must actively hold or be applying for Individual Producer (Resident) Life license or must actively hold a Producer (Resident) with combined Life and Health line.
- Resident Surplus Lines producers must submit a Surplus Lines Bond Form before their license can be issued. The form can be found at http://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/producer/pdf/slbond.pdf
State Specific Business Entity Requirements for initial application
Every business entity applicant for a Maine resident license must:
- Background question documentation can be submitted via the NIPR Attachment Warehouse at: https://pdb.nipr.com/docMgmt/main.html.
- If any license or LOA is in revoked status on PDB, applicant must wait one year after revocation status date to apply for ANY new line on license.
- Each DRLP listed on the application must be actively licensed with any LOA in the state of Maine.
- DRLPs may have either an active Non-resident or Resident Maine license.
- All business entities must have at least one DRLP.
Resident Renewal Licensing
Primary Rules
Yes |
Accepts renewals for Individuals electronically |
Yes |
Accepts renewals for Business Entities electronically |
Yes |
Accepts Limited License Classes and Lines of Authority electronically |
No |
Accepts Individual Renewals for Surplus Lines |
No |
Accepts Business Entity Renewals for Surplus Lines |
Yes |
Accepts Partial Renewals |
Yes |
License Printing Available Electronically |
License Classes Accepted for Renewal
Individuals
License Class |
LOA |
CE Verified before Application |
Total Renewal Fee (Per Application)* |
Total Late Renewal Fee (Per Application)* |
Resident Adjuster |
Property & Casualty |
No |
$30 |
$25 |
Resident Adjuster |
Property |
No |
$30 |
$25 |
Resident Adjuster |
Workers Compensation |
No |
$30 |
$25 |
Resident Adjuster |
Multi-Peril Crop |
No |
$30 |
$25 |
*Fees shown are only State Fees. These fees do not include Transaction Fees. Business Entities
License Class |
LOA |
DRLP Required |
Total Renewal Fee (Per Application) |
Total Late Renewal Fee (Per Application)* |
Resident Producer Business Entity |
LOA not Applicable |
Yes |
$30 |
$25 |
Resident Consulting Firms |
Not Applicable |
Yes |
$50 |
$25 |
Resident Adjusting Firms |
Not Applicable |
Yes |
$30 |
$25 |
*Fees shown are only State Fees. These fees do not include Transaction Fees.
Renewal Period for Individuals
Class |
Renewal Period Begins |
Renewal Cycle Ends |
Late Renewal Period Begins |
Late Renewal Period Ends |
Resident Adjuster |
Aug 2nd Even Year |
Oct 1st Even Year |
Oct 2nd Even Year |
Dec 30th Even Year |
Renewal Period for Business Entities
Class |
Renewal Period Begins |
Renewal Cycle Ends |
Late Renewal Period Begins |
Late Renewal Period Ends |
Resident Producer Business Entity |
Oct 2nd Even Year
|
Dec 1st Even Year |
Dec 2nd Even Year |
March 1st Odd Year |
Resident Consulting Firms |
Oct 2nd Even Year
|
Dec 1st Even Year |
Dec 2nd Even Year |
March 1st Odd Year |
License Printing
Licensees can print licenses at http://www.nipr.com/producer_licensing_map.htm
State Specific Individual Requirements for Renewal Application
Every individual applicant for a Maine resident license must meet the following requirements:
- Partial renewals are allowed.
- Individuals for major lines do not renew, nor do Individual Credit, Car Rental and Travel licenses. Maine licenses are perpetual. A new hard copy license will not be sent unless requested.
- Maine populates the issue date at the license level.
- Individual's applying for resident renewals can only choose the following license classes: Resident Adjuster
- Late fees are applicable the first day after the renewal date.
State Specific Business Entity Requirements for Renewal application
Every business entity applicant for a Maine resident license must:
- EACH DRLP listed on the application must be actively licensed with any LOA in the state of Maine.
- DRLPs may have either an active Non-resident or Resident Maine license.
- All business entities must have at least one DRLP.
- Maine populates the issue date at the license level.
- Late fees are applicable the first day after the renewal date.
State Contact Information
Licensing Department:
Maine Bureau of Insurance
34 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 624-8436
Fax: (207) 624-8599 Attn: Tracy Cunningham
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