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Licenses, application pathways and examination requirements

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Business Entity Insurance Producer License

A separately licensed business entity with casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty authority. Financial institutions use this producer licensing system under RSA 406-C:3.

Licensing authority: New Hampshire Insurance Department · Application information

Nonresident business entity add line
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident business entity initial
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident business entity reapplication
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident business entity renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity add line
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity initial
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity reapplication
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the uniform business-entity application through NIPR and pay the required fees; business-entity amendments cost $50.
Financial Institution
Financial institutions and their employees must obtain producer licenses under RSA 406-C:3; employee qualifications remain those of the individual license.
Reapplication
For an expired entity license, initial entity application conditions apply; the individual-only statutory reinstatement exemption is not represented as an entity reinstatement route.
Renewal
Business-entity licenses expire May 31. Keep the DRLP active in the same lines; change the DRLP before renewal through the separate form and $50 fee.
Residency
Resident entity, or nonresident entity satisfying RSA 402-J:8 reciprocity and good standing in its home jurisdiction.
Responsible Producer
Designate an actively licensed responsible producer covering every selected line; the entity does not sit its responsible producer’s examinations.
Scope
Casualty, combined property and casualty, or personal-lines property and casualty as requested and supported by the responsible producer’s authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident Limited Lines Producer License

This survey covers only home-state limited authority within casualty or personal-lines property and casualty; the statutory license preserves the exact narrower home-state scope.

Licensing authority: New Hampshire Insurance Department · Application information

Nonresident limited casualty authority initial
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Home License
Hold a limited-lines producer resident license in good standing and satisfy RSA 402-J:8, I reciprocity, application and fees.
Renewal
Maintain the home-license good standing and pay the applicable nonresident renewal fee.
Scope
The authority is exactly the home-license scope, less than the full associated casualty or personal-lines property and casualty authority; unrelated limited life, health, credit or title authority is outside this survey.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident limited casualty authority renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Home License
Hold a limited-lines producer resident license in good standing and satisfy RSA 402-J:8, I reciprocity, application and fees.
Renewal
Maintain the home-license good standing and pay the applicable nonresident renewal fee.
Scope
The authority is exactly the home-license scope, less than the full associated casualty or personal-lines property and casualty authority; unrelated limited life, health, credit or title authority is outside this survey.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Surplus Lines Producer License

Specialty property and casualty placement authority with eligible nonadmitted insurers; individual and business-entity routes have different prerequisites.

Licensing authority: New Hampshire Insurance Department · Application information

Nonresident Entity surplus lines initial
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
nonresident entity
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident Entity surplus lines renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
nonresident entity
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident Individual surplus lines initial
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
nonresident individual
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Nonresident Individual surplus lines renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
nonresident individual
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident Entity surplus lines initial
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
resident entity
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident Entity surplus lines renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
resident entity
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident Individual surplus lines initial
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
resident individual
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident Individual surplus lines renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant Type
resident individual
Application
Apply or add surplus authority electronically through NIPR; maintain the underlying producer authority and pay licensing or renewal fees.
Prerequisite License
Resident individual or entity must hold property and casualty authority; nonresident individual or entity must hold a surplus-lines license or surplus authority in the resident jurisdiction.
Renewal
Resident underlying producer CE obligations remain conditions of that underlying license; nonresident must maintain home-jurisdiction good standing.
Scope
Surplus-lines property and casualty placement under RSA 405:24; no separate surplus-lines examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Insurance Producer License

Temporary casualty or personal-lines property and casualty authority for servicing an insurance business, subject to the commissioner’s limits and a maximum of 180 days.

Licensing authority: New Hampshire Insurance Department · Application information

Temporary issuance: death disability
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Commissioner must deem the temporary license necessary for servicing the insurance business.
Duration
Not more than 180 days; cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Eligibility
Member or employee of a licensed business entity following death or disability of its designated individual.
Restrictions
Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, impose protective requirements, or revoke if insureds or the public are endangered.
Scope
Only the casualty or personal-lines property and casualty authority granted in the temporary license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary issuance: military designee
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Commissioner must deem the temporary license necessary for servicing the insurance business.
Duration
Not more than 180 days; cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Eligibility
Designee of a licensed producer entering active service in the United States armed forces.
Restrictions
Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, impose protective requirements, or revoke if insureds or the public are endangered.
Scope
Only the casualty or personal-lines property and casualty authority granted in the temporary license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary issuance: public interest
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Commissioner must deem the temporary license necessary for servicing the insurance business.
Duration
Not more than 180 days; cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Eligibility
Another circumstance in which the commissioner determines a temporary license best serves the public interest.
Restrictions
Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, impose protective requirements, or revoke if insureds or the public are endangered.
Scope
Only the casualty or personal-lines property and casualty authority granted in the temporary license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.