National Insurance Producer Registry

This page provides state-specific checklists, application forms and contacts for paper resident and non-resident licensing in the State of Colorado.

Effective for producers with an expiration date on or after September 30, 2008, who wish to renew their license, a complete renewal must be received by Pearson Vue no later than the expiration date of your license. This includes the online renewal and fee, and any/all required documents. Failure to do so may result in license suspension, denial, or an imposed fine from the Colorado Division of Insurance.

Organizational Documents

Present letter of request to add a trade name to the license

Other Requirements

Attach a check for $93.50 per line of authority for new license
* Checks payable to PEARSON VUE / CO Division of Insurance

In reference to question 23 on the business application, Colorado Revised Statute 10-2-404(2)(d) requires that an agency designate a licensed officer, partner or director responsible for the agency's compliance.

Include Letter of Certification (within 90 days of issuance) If your state
does not participate in the Producer Database ** Letter of Certification is
not required if your resident state participates in the Producer Database

VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND VARIABLE PRODUCTS
In addition to holding the Life authority, those applicants applying for the Variable life and variable annuity products line of authority must attach the following to their application:

1) Proof they have passed the series 6, 63, or 7 exam through the NASD

2) Proof they are registered with the FINRA/NASD or the United States Securities Commission through a Broker Dealer * see note below

3) Letter of Certification from resident state showing the Variable line of authority

The fee for the Variable life and variable annuity products line of authority is $93.50 Should the producer add the Variable authority to an already existing authority of Life at a later date the fee will be $93.50

Note *Producers applying for the Variable line of authority that are not registered with a Broker/Dealer at the time of renewal will not be issued the variable line of authority. Those producers renewing an existing license with out being registered with a Broker/Dealer will be set for a hearing to have the Variable authority removed from their license.

SURPLUS LINES
Those producers applying for a Non-Resident Surplus Lines authority MUST:

1) Attach a letter of certification from resident state showing the Surplus Lines Authority

The fee for the Non-Resident Surplus Lines Authority is $409.00. This line of authority is not considered to be a continued line of authority and must be reapplied for every two years during the original issue month of the agency after the initial issue date of the license.

Applicants will apply for this license using the Non-Resident Uniform application and writing in the authority under OTHER.

Sign Application

Other Requirements

Attach a check for $93.50 per line of authority
* Checks payable to PEARSON VUE / CO Division of Insurance

Include Letter of Certification (within 90 days of issuance) if your state does not participate in the Producer Database.** Letter of Certification is not required if your resident state participates in the Producer Database.

Submit CRD copy or pass scores for NASD Exam/Status if applying for a life and variable license

VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND VARIABLE PRODUCTS
In addition to holding the Life authority, those applicants applying for the Variable life and variable annuity products line of authority must attach the following to their application:

1) Proof they have passed the series 6, 63, or 7 exam through the NASD

2) Proof they are registered with the FINRA/NASD or the United States Securities Commission through a Broker Dealer * see note below

3) For those producers whose resident state does not issue the variable authority, but allows the producer to sell variable products in conjunction with their life license/authority, a letter from the resident state is required stating this.

The fee for the Variable life and variable annuity products line of authority is $93.50. Should the producer add the Variable authority to an already existing authority of Life at a later date the fee will be $93.50

Note

*Producers applying for the Variable line of authority that are not registered with a Broker/Dealer at the time of renewal will not be issued the variable line of authority. Those producers renewing an existing license with out being registered with a Broker/Dealer will be set for a hearing to have the Variable authority removed from their license.

SURPLUS LINES
Those producers applying for a Non-Resident Surplus Lines authority MUST:

1) Attach a letter of certification from resident state showing the Surplus Lines Authority

The fee for the Non-Resident Surplus Lines Authority is $409.00. This line of authority is not considered to be a continued line of authority and must be reapplied for every two years during the birth month of the producer after the initial issue date of the license.

Applicants will apply for this license using the Non-Resident Uniform application and writing in the authority under OTHER.

Check agreement and submit application - Please be advised that all fees are non-refundable – this applies to all application submitted.

Beginning June 1, 2008, the Colorado Division of Insurance will no longer print paper licenses for regulated entities (producers and agents), but will utilize a new paperless licensing method.

This change affects all licenses issued by the Division of Insurance, except Bail Bond Licenses, which will continue to be provided on paper.

For the full bulletin please access http://www.dora.state.co.us/insurance/producer/InformationForProducers.htm

Important Licensing Information Effective January 1, 2007 Online Application Processing Effective January 1, 2007, the Colorado Division of Insurance will switch to an all-electronic process for all new license and renewal applications, agency registrations, letter of certification requests, address changes (excluding changes from one nonresident state to another nonresident state), and CE Course banking by providers. Paper applications/requests for these transactions will be returned, unprocessed, if postmarked after December 31, 2006. Refer to Bulletin No. 05-06 at www.dora.state.co.us.

Online processing allows applications to be processed quicker than paper forms by ensuring that the correct fee is submitted, that all required fields are completed, and that credit card transactions have been accepted. Compliance Express at sircon.com can be accessed 24 hours a day/7 days a week and accepts both credit card and electronic check payments.

License Renewal Information Effective January 1, 2007, producers will be required to renew online at www.sircon.com/colorado. All paper renewal forms must be postmarked by December 31, 2006. Renewal forms that are postmarked after this date or renewal notices that are missing a postmark will not be processed. Effective February 1, 2007, nonresident producers will also have the option of renewing through the National Insurance Producer Registry at www.nipr.com.

The Division of Insurance will no longer be mailing renewal applications to producers. Instead, producers will be mailed a renewal notice approximately 90 days prior to the license expiration date. The renewal notice will provide detailed information to producers regarding the online renewal process and inform producers of any additional renewal req uirements. Please be advised that producers waiting until after the expiration date of their license to submit their renewal/continuation application will have their application rejected.

Also effective January 1, 2007, all producers must comply with United States legal status requirements. Producers who submit a resident renewal online after December 31, 2006 must complete the legal status requirements. Nonresident producers must be able to provide documentation of compliance as requested. See Colorado Bulletin No 04-06 at www.dora.state.co.us.

New License and Reinstatement Information
Effective January 1, 2007, producers will be required to apply for a new license or reinstatement through online services at www.sircon.com/colorado. Nonresident applicants may also apply through the National Insurance Producer Registry at www.nipr.com. All paper applications will be returned unprocessed.

If you are applying for an authority that requires an examination, you must wait 2 days after passing your examination before applying online. Additional required licensing documents, such as certification of pre-license training, screening question documentation, and other required items can be faxed or mailed to Pearson Vue . If you are required to pass a Pearson Vue examination and/or complete pre-licensing certification, verification must be received prior to license issuance. If your application does not require any additional information to be submitted and there are no issues that would prevent your license from being issued, your license will processed and mailed within 3 to 5 business days.

Temporary Licenses
On or after January 1, 2007, Pearson Vue will no longer issue temporary licenses at the test centers. The Colorado Division of Insurance will issue a temporary license for up to 180 days, pursuant to CRS 10-2-410(1) to: (a) surviving spouse or next of kin, or to the executor or an employee, of a licensed insurance producer who becomes deceased; (b) a surviving spouse or next of kin, or to an employee or the legal guardian, of a licensed insurance producer who becomes disabled; (c) a member, employee, or officer of a licensed insurance agency or business entity, licensed as an insurance producer upon the death or disability of an individual designated in or registered as to the agency or business entity license; (d) the designee of a licensed insurance producer upon entering active service in the armed forces of the United States; (e) any person in any other circumstance where the commissioner deems that the public interest will best be served by the issuance of such license

TITLE & ATTORNEY TITLE PRODUCERS

Effective July 1, 2006, All Title Producers {Individuals and Agencies} will be required to disclose the names of all affiliated business arrangements to which the employing broker is a party at the time of initial application, continuation application, or any changes that would effect: affiliations, producer registrations, name changes, address changes, officer changes, or restructuring of the business entity.

All Title producers submitting new and renew applications must complete the Affiliated Business form located at this site https://www.dora.state.co.us/pls/real/AFB_Web.Logon?p_div=INS

This form MUST be completed within 30 days of your license being issued or renewed.

Uniform Application for Business Entities
[PDF] [Word]

Uniform Application for Individuals
[PDF] [Word]

Click here to apply for a non-resident license electronically.

Colorado accepts the Uniform Licensing Application for nonresident business entities and individuals.

Business Checklist

Individual Checklist

Colorado does not accept the Uniform Licensing Application for resident business entities or individuals.

Colorado Web Site

Mail Applications to:
Pearson Vue/
CO Division of Insurance
3131 South Vaughn Way
Suite 205
Aurora, CO 80014

Non-Resident Contacts

Business and Individual
Pearson Vue
800-275-8247
www.asisvcs.com