Texas Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Texas insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Texas 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 Texas 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
Texas Insurance Company Licenses
Texas Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Texas for the first time.
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
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| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $50 |
Texas Service Contract Administrator Registration
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Texas Service Contract Provider Registration
| Agency: | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: |
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| Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Texas Third Party Administrator License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
TPA licenses do not expire. Reporting requirements must be met to maintain good standing, but the licenses themselves do not need to be renewed.
Supplemental Reporting
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30 |
| Notes: | Insurers and HMOs acting as TPA's should complete Form FIN487 and Form FIN488 and upload them as one .pdf file to this submission portal. They should then mail the filing fee along with Form FIN321 to the address on the form. |
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Supplemental Reporting
| Agency: | Texas Comptroller |
| Form: | Annual Insurance Maintenance, Assessment and Retaliatory Report |
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| Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on taxable premiums and applicable tax rates. The amount can be found once the annual report form is completed. |
| Due: | Annually by March 1 |
Texas Utilization Review Agent Certification
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $2,150 for certification. There is no fee for 'registered' applicants. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $545 for certification. There is no fee for 'registered' applicants. |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Individual Licenses
Texas Individual Insurance Licenses
Texas General Lines Agent License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas General Lines Agent License - Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Insurance Adjuster License
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in Texas for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | $50 for most. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of initial registration month |
Texas Life Agent License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $74 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Life Agent License - Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Limited Lines Agent License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Limited Lines Agent License - Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Managing General Agent License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Managing General Agent License - Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Personal Lines Property & Casualty Agent License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Personal Lines Property & Casualty Agent License - Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
Texas Surplus Lines Agent License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Texas Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. Individuals initially licensed in an even-numbered year renew every even-numbered year, and individuals initially licensed in an odd-numbered year renew every odd-numbered year. |
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