50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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Colorado Finance Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide finance industry services in the United States. This guide contains information about professional finance licensing in Colorado.

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Company Licenses

Colorado Financial Services Company Licenses

Colorado Collection Agency License

Agency:Colorado Office of the Attorney General - Collection Agency Regulation (CAR) Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Bond Requirements:

Between $12,000 and $20,000 depending on income.

Notes:

Only the principal place of business needs to be licensed.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Collection Agency License Application

Agency Fee:

$500 investigation fee + $1,000 license fee to be paid after the application is approved.

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Due:

Annually by July 1.

Notes:

Renewal forms are available on the attorney general's website during the renewal period.

Amendment

Form:

Collections Manager Change Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 30 days of a change in collections managers.

Amendment

Form:

Address Change Form

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 30 days of an address change.

Colorado Insurance Agency License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of 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 Colorado for the first time.

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Form:

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/node/100036

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $89

Registration Renewal

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

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Form:

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/node/100036

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $89

Colorado Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$71

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$43 per line of authority.

Colorado Non-Resident Public Adjuster License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$71

Colorado Resident Producer License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$47

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$27 per line of authority.

Colorado Resident Public Adjuster License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$47

Colorado Third Party Administrator License

Not required



Third Party Administrator Business licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.

Colorado does not currently issue licenses to third-party administrators.

Colorado Utilization Review License

Not required



Utilization Review licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.

There is no license for utilization review in Colorado, however, HMOs are required to implement a written utilization review plan that adheres to state regulations.

Individual Licenses

Colorado Individual Financial Services Licenses

Colorado Insurance Agent License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of 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 Colorado for the first time.

Agency Fee:

From $57 to $233 depending on license type.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies based on residency and lines of authority

Due:

Biennially on last day of initial registration month

Colorado Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$71

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$43 per line of authority.

Colorado Non-Resident Public Adjuster License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$71

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$43

Colorado Resident Bail Registration License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$144

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$183 per line of authority.

Colorado Resident Producer License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$47

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$27 per line of authority.

Colorado Resident Public Adjuster License

Agency:Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division of Insurance
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$47

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$27

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Adjuster - A person or firm that is paid to adjust, investigate, and negotiate claim settlements. There are 3 categories of adjusters: company, independent, and public. Company adjusters work for insurance companies and investigate claims on behalf of the company. Independent adjusters investigate claims on a contractual basis for insurance companies. Public adjusters investigate claims on behalf of claimants, usually to determine the amount of money that can be claimed.

Agent in Charge - A licensed individual responsible for the supervision of all individuals within an insurance agency. The agent in charge must be licensed in the same lines as the agency.

Insurance Agent - Insurance agents act as intermediaries between the insurance company and policyholders. Agents can be either captive or independent. Captive agents represent a single insurance company, while independent agents represent multiple insurers.

Insurance Broker - Individuals who sell insurance policies while representing the interests of the buyer. Brokers are typically independent intermediaries without an insurance company affiliation.

Insurance Producer - May be used to refer to either individual insurance agents and brokers or insurance agencies and brokerages.

Managing General Agent - An agent or broker that is involved in underwriting and has other areas of authority normally handled by insurers. MGAs are typically involved in unusual lines of coverage or in geographically prohibitive areas.

Surplus Lines Insurer - An insurance carrier that takes on risks that a licensed carrier is unwilling to insure. Surplus lines insurers do not have access to state guaranty funds and are less tightly regulated by state governing bodies.

Third Party Administrator - An organization that manages group insurance policies and works with the employer and insurance carrier to process claims, handle loss control, and provide risk management and consulting services.

Title Agent - Title agents sell insurance that protects real estate owners against loss of ownership of a property due to a legal claim.

Viatical Settlement Provider - A company that purchases life insurance policies at a discount from individuals seeking immediately available funds.

Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big “I”)
Advocacy group of independent insurance brokers and agents.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
Professional association that advocates for favorable regulatory conditions for insurance agents and financial advisors.

National Association of Insurance Companies (NAIC)
A standard setting and regulatory support organization that is governed by state insurance regulators.

National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA)
Professional association that provides education and advocacy for insurance agents throughout the United States.

National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR)
An affiliate of the NAIC that provides streamlined and uniform producer licensing processes.

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