Illinois Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Illinois insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Illinois for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Companies that provide insurance producer services in Illinois must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.
Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.
Company Licenses
Illinois Insurance Company Licenses
Illinois Business Entity Producer
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 license fee + NIPR transaction fees |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 license fee + NIPR trasaction fee |
| Due: | Biennially by May 31 |
| Law: |
Illinois Independent Review Organization Registration
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Law: | |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 for accredited organizations or $1,500 for unaccredited organizations. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 for accredited organizations or $1,500 for unaccredited organizations. |
| Due: | Biennially at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Amendment
Material Change Amendment
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Within 30 days after the change. |
| Law: | |
| Notes: | Any material changes in the information filed on the registration application must be reported. |
Supplemental Reporting
External Review Report
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
| Law: | |
| Notes: | Each independent review organization shall maintain written records in the aggregate, by state, and by health carrier on all requests for external review for which it conducted an external review during a calendar year and submit to the director in a report format. |
Illinois Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | Illinois Department 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 Illinois for the first time.
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $150 |
Illinois Navigator Certificate License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of 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: | $0 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Pharmacy Benefit Manager License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Pharmacy Benefit Manager License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Self-Service Storage Facility License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of 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: | $50 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Third Party Administrator License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Illinois Travel Insurance License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Travel Insurance License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Travel Retailer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of 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: | $500 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Travel Retailer License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of 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: | $500 |
| Due: | Licenses expire biennially on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Utilization Review Organization Registration
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 for accredited organizations or $3,000 for unaccredited organizations. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 for accredited organizations or $3,000 for unaccredited organizations. |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Required Attachments: |
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Amendment
Material Change Amendment
| Filing Method: | |
| Due: | Within 30 days after the change. |
| Law: | |
| Notes: | Any material changes in the information filed on the registration application must be reported. |
Individual Licenses
Illinois Individual Insurance Licenses
Illinois Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | Illinois Department 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 Illinois for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $0 to $400 depending on license type. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies based on license type |
| Due: | Biennially by the original date of issue |
Illinois Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $380 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $380 |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $215 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $215 |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on the registration anniversary date but renewal application must be submitted at least 45 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Limited Lines Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of 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: | $200 |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Navigator Certificate License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of 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: | $0 |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on the registration anniversary date but renewal application must be submitted at least 45 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Surplus Lines Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on May 31 but renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Surplus Lines Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | Licenses expire annually on the registration anniversary date but renewal application must be submitted at least 45 days prior to expiration. |
Illinois Temporary Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Illinois Department of 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 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Temporary Producer licenses automatically expire after 90 days and are not renewable.
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