IDAHO

NRL RULES

CONTACT INFORMATION

Physical Address
IDAHO Department of Insurance
700 West State St, 3rd Floor
Boise, ID 83720-0043
Postal Address
IDAHO Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0043
Attn: Producer Licensing
Fax: (208) 334-4398
www.idsos.idaho.gov

STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants who provide an affirmative answer to any of the background questions should fax a written, signed explanation, along with court documents, for each incident in connection with that answer. Failure to supply the necessary documents within 90 days of application will result in denial of the application.
• Variable Annuities: Applicant (individual or business entity) must show the Variable line on their domicile state license on the PDB, and CRD number should be entered in the application information as well.
• Business entities applying electronically must have a designated producer who is currently licensed in Idaho and holds the same lines of authority the business is requesting for their license. Business entities must also register with the Idaho Secretary of State to do business in Idaho, but ID does not require proof that this has been done in order to accept the application. Please go to www.idsos.idaho.gov to find forms and instructions for filing.
• Idaho does not license Sole Proprietors as business entities. Please contact the ID Dept of Insurance for instructions for licensing options in this circumstance.
• Idaho allows application for all major lines of authority under one license. Only one application is required. Surplus Lines is not a line of authority and must be applied for separately.

THIS SITE DOES NOT PROCESS APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• RESIDENTS can apply directly through the Idaho Dept of Insurance with a paper application, or electronically via NIPR or Sircon and can fax (208-334-4398) or attach test scores and fingerprint receipt.
• SURPLUS LINES: Idaho does not currently accept applications for business entities for Surplus Lines.
• BAIL BOND AGENTS must apply directly through the Idaho Dept of Insurance with a paper application, $15,000 bond, and an appointment to the insuring company.

State fees will NOT be collected by NIPR (on behalf of ID) when a transaction is declined according to ID business rules. Transaction fees and processing fees will apply. Violation of the following rules will result in a decline response.

• Applicant must not have an inactive Non Resident license in ID.
• Individual applicants – Applicant must be 18 years old or older as determined from the applicant’s Date of Birth.
• Business Entity applicants – Must be a Legal Business Type.
  • 1 – Partnership
  • 2 – Limited Liability Company
  • 3 – Limited Liability Partnership
  • 4 – Corporation
• If applying for Variable, applicant must also make application for Life Line of Authority in ID.