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How to Apply for a Non-Resident License or Add a Line of Authority

Step-by-step instructions for applying for a non-resident insurance license or adding a line of authority through SureLC or NIPR, including employment history, background questions, and payment.

Written by Micaela Caruccio

Agents have two options for applying for a Non-Resident license or adding a line of authority:

  • SureLC online contracting portal

To use SureLC to apply for a Non-Resident License or add a Line of Authority to an existing license, follow the steps below.


Step 1

Log in to your SureLC Producer profile. Click on Licenses in the navigation menu on the left.

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Step 2

Click New License/Add LOA.

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Step 3

Review the NIPR and SuranceBay agreement by scrolling down. Then click Agree.

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Step 4

Choose the License State.

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Step 5

Select the New License type.

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Step 6

Choose the Line(s) of Authority as needed, then click Next.

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Step 7

Fill in all required Personal Information, then press Next to confirm and continue. This section will differ depending on the state.

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Step 8

Click +Add Employment Records. Include at least five (5) years of employment history, full-time education, military service, and unemployment.

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Step 9

Answer the Background Questions displayed, attaching explanation documents as needed for any Yes answers, then click Next. This section will differ depending on the state.

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Step 10

Read and accept the Applicant's Certification and Attestation. Then scroll down and accept the State Producer License Attestation. Click Next.

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Step 11

On the Summary tab, review what you are purchasing and the associated fees. Select the Accept box, then press Next.

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Step 12

Complete the Payment tab. Enter your credit card information and billing address, then click Continue. Once back on the processing screen, click Process.

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Shortly after processing, you will receive an email acknowledging the transaction that also includes your receipt.

Checking the Status of a Non-Resident License

Go to the Licenses tab and select the Application Status button. Once the new information is updated by the state and reported to NIPR, your SureLC profile will update accordingly.

Checking the Status of an Added Line of Authority

Once the state approves, the information will be sent to NIPR and then updated accordingly in your SureLC profile.


Additional Resources

For additional help, please contact Producer Support, which is available by chat directly from your account, by phone at (866) 568-9649, or by email at [email protected].

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