How Do I Begin The Application Process?

Begin the process by completing Application Form 1114A. Use a separate Form 1114A for each type of license you wish to apply for. Use only a current Form 1114A. Indicate one of the following choices on your application:

New Resident License:
Check if you are a firsttime applicant or if more than three years has elapsed since you last held a license.

Nonresident License:
Check if you hold a resident license in another state or province of Canada.

Temporary License:
A temporary license may be issued for a period of 90 days to one of the following:

to the surviving spouse, next of kin, administrator, executor, employee or legal guardian of a licensee who is deceased or who becomes disabled.
to a member or employee of a partnership or officer or employee of a corporation licensee, upon the death or disability of an individual registered under the partnership or corporation license.
to the designee of a licensee entering active service in the U.S. armed forces.

Amended License:
Check if you are adding an additional line(s) of authority to a license. Example: If you are a life agent and wish to add property and casualty, check here.

Other Louisiana Insurance FAQs

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Q: What Are The Application Filing Requirements?
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Q: What Types Of Licenses Does Louisiana Issue?
A: Louisiana issues the following licenses. Each license is valid only for the line(s) of authority shown on the license. An agent is an individual, partnership or … More
Q: What Are The General Resident License Requirements?
A: To hold a license, a Louisiana resident must: be at least 18 years of age; reside in or maintain a principal place of business in Louisiana; complete a … More
Q: What Are The Pre-Licensing Education Requirements?
A: Prelicensing education requirements help ensure a minimum level of knowledge about the products and services that agents, brokers and solicitors offer to the … More
Q: Are The Exams Good For All Lines?
A: Each license is valid only for the line(s) of insurance on the license issued you. When applying for a license that requires an examination, submit Form 1114A and … More
Q: Can I Be Exempt From Pre-Licensing And Exam Requirements?
A: Prelicensing education and property and casualty exams are not required of any applicant who has earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) … More
Q: Which Licenses Require An Exam?
A: Licenses requiring an exam When applying for a license that requires an examination, submit Form 1114A and register for an exam at the same time by submitting the … More
Q: What Are The License Application Fees?
A: The initial fee depends upon the type and line(s) of insurance you are seeking. License fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. License Fee … More
Q: How Do I License My Company As An Agency?
A: Corporations and partnerships must be licensed in order to transact insurance business and/or to receive commissions. All Firm applicants must submit Form 1114B … More