Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Please Note
We are a service company that can help you file with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and 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
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2693
Web: Home Name search Forms
Email: ce.agent.licensing@tn.gov
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
Tennessee Business Entity Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Tennessee Charitable Gift Annuity Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $675 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | Charities must maintain a separate reserve fund that contains either 110% of the reserves required by TN Code § 56-52-104(b) or the total amount of donations for outstanding charitable gift annuities. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | There is no renewal form, instead send a letter of intent to renew to the department along with the renewal fee. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
| Notes: | In addition to renewing the certificate of authority, charities should also submit an annual report within 90 days after the close of their fiscal year. |
Tennessee Collection Agency Branch Office License
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 registration fee + $25 for each solicitor. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 renewal fee + $25 for each solicitor. |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Tennessee Collection Agency License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $750 application fee + $600 registration fee and $25 for each solicitor after the license is approved. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 renewal fee + $25 for each solicitor. |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Amendment
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notes: | Changes to an agency's address should be emailed to Collection.Service@TN.Gov along with an amended surety bond and corporate bond. |
Reinstatement
| Agency Fee: | $100 late renewal fee + standard renewal fees. |
| Notes: | Expired licenses can be reinstated for up to 60 days after the expiration date. Licenses expired for more than 60 days cannot be reinstated and the license holder must reapply. |
Tennessee External Review Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 for accredited entities and $1,500 for unaccredited entities. |
| Required Attachments: | See the application form for a detailed list of attachments. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 for accredited entities and $1,500 for unaccredited entities. |
| Due: | Biennially by the registration anniversary date. |
Tennessee Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Tennessee for the first time.
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $50 |
Tennessee Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in Tennessee for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $50 to $120 depending on license type |
Tennessee Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Non-resident producers pay a retaliatory fee based on their home state. |
Tennessee Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Tennessee Public Adjuster Business Entity License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Tennessee Public Adjuster Business Entity License - Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Tennessee Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Tennessee Surplus Lines Agent License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Tennessee Surplus Lines Agent License - Resident
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $120 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Tennessee Utilization Review Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
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- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Real Estate Commission
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors
- Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation - Asbestos Program
- Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation - Fleming Training Center - Cross-Connection Control Program
- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions - Compliance Division
- Tennessee Department of Health - Office of Health Care Facilities
- Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce - Bureau of Workers' Compensation
- Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce
- Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Tennessee Division of TennCare
- Tennessee Office of the State of Architect
- Tennessee Public Utility Commission
- Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services
- Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming
- Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
