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California Insurance FAQs

• Q: Will I Still Be Able To Continue Transacting Business If My License Expires And I Haven't Received The Renewed License?
  A: If the renewal fee was received, and the continuing education hours were completed before the expiration date of the license, you may continue operating under the … More
• Q: What If My Renewal Is Late?
  A: A renewal is late if it is postmarked after the expiration date, or if the continuing education hours are completed after the expiration date. A 50% penalty fee is … More
• Q: How Do I Add Another License Type To My Current Insurance License?
  A: The California Department of Insurance has created an Individual Short Form 441­17 application . The Short Form has only two pages for the applicant to complete in … More
• Q: How Do I Inform The Department Of Insurance Of My Address Change?
  A: You must inform the Department of any address change in writing. You may notify them by completing the address change form (447­7) and mailing it in. You may also … More
• Q: I'm Moving To Another State. What Do I Need From The California Department Of Insurance?
  A: A clearance letter is required when you are moving to another state. This cancels your license in California. To obtain a clearance letter, you must submit a signed … More
• Q: How Do I Inform The California Department Of Insurance That I Represent A New Insurance Company Or That I No Longer Represent An
  A: The new insurance company must submit an action notice of appointment and fee of $21. The prior company(ies) may submit an action notice of termination and fee of $21 … More
• Q: How Do I Obtain A Duplicate License?
  A: Submit a request referencing the licensee name, license number, and/or social security number and fee of $21. Licenses are sent to the mailing address of record.
• Q: What If I Want To Be Licensed As A Nonresident In Another State?
  A: You should contact the other state for their license requirements. A letter of certification from the California Department of Insurance is usually required when … More
• Q: What Is The Personal Lines Broker-Agent License?
  A: Beginning on January 1, 2002, the Department of Insurance will begin issuing a Personal Lines Broker­Agent license. This license will allow a licensee to transact … More
• Q: Is A Bond Required In Order To Become Licensed?
  A: For a Fire and Casualty Broker or a Special Lines Surplus Lines Broker, a $10,000 Bond is required. For a Surplus Lines Broker, a $50,000 Bond is required. For a … More
• Q: What Are The Fees For Fingerprinting?
  A: Effective October 2, 2000 the current automated fingerprint process for criminal background checks through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) will be enhanced … More

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