OBTAINING A NONRESIDENT INSURANCE LICENSE
STEP 1: HOLD A RESIDENT LICENSE IN YOUR HOME STATE
- Obtain an active resident insurance license in your state of residence or principal place of business
- Ensure your resident license is in good standing
STEP 2: REVIEW LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Visit the NIPR website to review Montana’s specific requirements
- Fees
- Lines of Authority
- Rules and Requirements
- Submit your application electronically through NIPR
- Pay the nonresident application fee of $100.00
- Paper applications are generally not accepted
- If you cannot apply through NIPR, contact Montana producer licensing at producerlicensing@mt.gov for instructions
- Fingerprinting is typically not required for nonresident applicants who were previously fingerprinted for their resident license
- If you answer “yes” to any background questions, submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR’s Attachments Warehouse
- You may add lines of authority to an existing active license through NIPR
- Licenses must be renewed biennially, with a renewal period starting 90 days before expiration
- Late renewals are possible up to one year after expiration, but inactive licenses cannot be renewed and require reapplication
Remember to review all specific requirements for your desired line of authority, as they may vary depending on the type of insurance you wish to sell in Montana.