State Requirements

Business Rules

• Applicant must provide a valid business e-mail.

• Individual's license number is the National Producer Number (NPN).

• Applicants are allowed to use P.O. Boxes for mailing addresses. A physical address is required in the residence or home address only. 

• Address or name changes are not allowed on renewal applications.

• No continuing education verification required before application.

• Licenses renew annually. The renewal window will open February 1st and close end of day March 31st.

• Applicant must be applying to renew all active lines held on license. No partial renewals are allowed.

• If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents are stated as follows and may be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax:
  • A written statement explaining the circumstances.
  • A certified copy of the official document which demonstrates the resolution of the charges or any final judgment.

• Michigan does not discuss pending applications with anyone except for the applicant. Applicants must call or submit an e-mail to the state directly to obtain the status of a pending application. Please allow 10 - 14 business days to review the transaction and provide a response or request for additional information. If you have not received an update within this time frame you may contact the state directly to request a status and determine if additional documentation is required. You may select the state name on the following link http://nipr.com/map_contact_faq.htm  to review the states contact information.

• Prior to filing an application applicant's with conviction histories are strongly encouraged to review Chapter 12 of the Michigan Insurance Code and the Guiding Principles found Michigan's state website for complete information on license eligibility.