California Department of Insurance


Please Note

We are a service company that can help you file with the California Department of Insurance. We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.


Contact Information

Physical address:
300 Capitol Mall
Suite 1700
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (800) 967-9331

Web: Home Name search Forms File online

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the California Department of Insurance in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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California Apprentice Public Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Apprentice licenses expire one year after the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.

California Business Entity Administrator’s Certificate of Registration

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Law:

CA INS Code § 1759

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Form LIC 441-12: Business Entity Application for Administrator's Certificate

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$188

Required Attachments:
  • A statement as to whether your organization is a California corporation, please include a photocopy of your Articles of Incorporation
  • A list of all current corporate officers, including their complete home address. Please include a statement as to the percentage of stock ownership in the organization, if any.
  • A list of all current directors of the organization, including their complete home address. Please include a statement as to the percentage of stock ownership in the organization, if any.
  • A list of all current stockholders in the organization with complete home address, along with the percentage of stock ownership of 10% or more.
  • A statement as to the number of employees employed by you or your organization. Please include the names of key employees who will assist in performing the tasks of an administrator with a brief statement as to their job assignments. Include an organization chart if it will assist in clarifying the organization structure.
  • A copy of the formal written agreement, required by California Insurance Code Section 1759.1, between you or your organization and the insurers with whom you plan to do business. If your organization will not do business with insurers, explain who will indemnify the insured.
  • A statement as to any bank facility, including complete address and account number, that has been selected in which you or your organization will maintain any fiduciary bank account required under Section 1759.6 of the Code.
  • A statement as to any bank facility, including complete address and account number that has been selected in which you or your organization will maintain any claims payment bank account required under Section 1759.6 of the Code.
  • A statement as to how you plan to conduct your business. Include the types of clients you anticipate will use your services as an administrator and the total number of insureds that you anticipate will be handled by your organization.
  •  Corporations:  if already incorporated, attach a copy of your Certificate of Good Standing. If corporation
    has been formed as a result of a merger, submit a copy of your approved merger papers. 
  • Limited Liability Company: attach a copy of your approved articles of organization. This documentation must be submitted with your application. 
  • Background Information: If the answer is "yes" to any of these questions, you must submit the required documentation.
  • Fingerprint Impressions: Fingerprint impressions are required for unlicensed applicants.
    •  Fingerprint impressions are required for all unlicensed applicants who have not held a license issued by this Department within the last 12 months. All business entities are required to submit fingerprint impressions of one officer, partner, manager, or member of the business entity.
  • The Insurance Commissioner may require such other documents as will aid in determining whether the applicant meets the qualifications for a license.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Charitable Gift Annuity Registration

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Law:

CA Ins Code § 11520 et seq.

Organization Age Requirement:

10 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.

Audit Requirements:

An audited financial statement is required with the application.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Certificate of Authority as a Grants and Annuities Society

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$4,233

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

Charities must authorize the creation of the annuity fund by board resolution. In addition, charities need a segregated reserve fund and must follow reserve fund regulations to qualify for issuance of charitable gift annuities.

Registration Renewal

Form:

G&A Annual Statement

Agency Fee:

$136

Due:

Annually within 120 days of the organization's fiscal year end.

Notes:

In addition to annual statements, charities must submit quarterly statements with information on each annuity agreement.

California Crop Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Crop Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Independent Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311 for each qualified manager.

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Independent Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Independent Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Independent Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Individual Administrator’s Certificate of Registration

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Insurance Adjuster License

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Bond Requirements:

$2000

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Adjuster Business Entity License

Agency Fee:

$311 per qualified manager plus $52 for each branch office registration.

Bond Amount:

$2000-$5000

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

File online through Sircon.

Agency Fee:

$97

Due:

Biennially

California Insurance Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in California for the first time.

Agency Fee:

From $85 to $1,178 depending on license type.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Renew online via Sircon.

Agency Fee:

$188 for Property & Casualty

Fees vary based on lines of authority.

Due:

Biennially

California Insurance Producer License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in California for the first time.

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Form:

http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0020-apply-license/0300-business-license/index.cfm

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $85

Registration Renewal

This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in California and need to renew their license.

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Form:

http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0020-apply-license/0300-business-license/index.cfm

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $85

Notes:

A license is eligible for renewal for up to one year after the expiration date of the license. After one year, a new application will have to be filed.

California Non Resident Credit Ins Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$449

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$410

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Non Resident Insurance Producer License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by line of authority. See this page for details.

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Non Resident Personal Lines Broker Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Non-Resident Credit Ins Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$449

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$410 renewal fee + $8 for each endorsee that is listed on the application.

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Non-Resident Insurance Producer License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by line of authority. See this page for details.

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Non-Resident Personal Lines Broker Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$311

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Public Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Public Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$264

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Resident Credit Insurance Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$449

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$410

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Resident Credit Insurance Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$449

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$410

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Resident Insurance Producer License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by line of authority. See this page for details.

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Resident Insurance Producer License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies by line of authority. See this page for details.

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Resident Personal Lines Broker Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Resident Personal Lines Broker Agent License

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$188

Due:

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

California Vehicle Service Contract Provider License

Agency:California Department of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Business Entity License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$5,433

Required Attachments:
  • Proof of licensure as a property broker-agent and casualty broker-agent, which is active and in good standing in your resident state (non-residents only)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application to Renew Business Entity License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$932

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the initial registration month

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