What happens if a vacancy occurs during the north carolina insurance commissioners term?

Request Duplicate License

Free license prints are available online for printing through State Based Systems (SBS) which is an electronic system owned by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

It is quick and easy, click the “Print Your License” button below and print your license online. Follow the identifying information steps below to print your own license:

Print Your License

For Individual Licenses

  1. License State -Select North Carolina
  2. Entity Type – Select individual
  3. Enter your last name
  4. Enter the last four digits of your social security number
  5. Enter your National Producer Number (NPN)
  6. Click Search

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For Business Licenses

  1. License State - Select North Carolina
  2. Entity Type – Select business entity
  3. Enter business entity name
  4. Enter full Federal Tax ID Number (FEIN) of the business entity
  5. Enter the business entity license number
  6. Click Search

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License Name Change

Send written notification to Agent Services Division.

For individuals, the notification must include the previous and new name, national producer number (NPN), and the licensee's signature.   A copy of the marriage certificate, divorce decree, or other legal document showing the reason for the name change must be included.

For business entities, the notification must include the previous and new name, License number or FEIN and the Designated Responsible Licensed Producer's signature. A copy of the legal document showing the name change with the Secretary of State must be included. 

You may email to or , or you may mail to Agent Services Division, 1204 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1204. 

Change My Address of Record

According to N.C.G.S. 58-2-69(b) " Every licensee must give written notification to the Commissioner of any change of the licensee's residential address within 10 business days after the licensee moves into their new residence. Effective 01/01/2010, every licensee must provide a valid e-mail address and give written notification to the Commissioner of any change to the licensee’s email address within 10 business days after the change. Failure to update residential address or e-mail within 10 business days must result in a $50.00 fee.

Licensees may change their residential or e-mail address by completing the Free E-mail and Address Update online contact information maintenance system through State Based Systems (SBS) available for North Carolina licensees. Licensees must provide current e-mail addresses because Agent Services Division sends important license notifications via e-mail.

License Cancellation Requests

Return the license(s) with a signed written request to cancel.

If you are unable to find your license(s), submit a statement requesting license cancellation.
The statement must be signed and should include:

  • Name
  • State
  • National producer number (NPN)
  • Which licenses you wish to have canceled. 

Agent Services Division accepts third-party license cancellations for company-sponsored licenses only.

Transfer Insurance License

Are you currently licensed in NC and moving to another state? Contact the state to which you are moving for instructions on how to apply for licensure there. You must cancel your resident NC license(s) to receive a resident license in a new state. Return the license(s) with a written request to cancel them. Be sure the request is signed. If you can not find your license(s), submit a signed notarized statement requesting license cancellation and state which licenses you wish canceled include your name and national producer number (NPN). Submit a written request to Agent Services Division, 1204 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1204. The request must include the agent's name, National Producer Number and return address.

Are you currently licensed in another state and moving to NC?

An individual who applies for an insurance producer license in this State who was before licensed for the same kinds of insurance in his or her home state is not required to complete any prelicensing education or examination per N.C.G.S. 58-33-32(d),. This exemption is only available if the application is received within 90 days after the applicant's previous home state license(s) are cancelled. ASD accepts the information on the Producer Database (PDB) maintained by the NAIC or affiliates or subsidiaries of the NAIC, indicating that the producer was licensed in good standing for the kind of insurance requested.

An applicant who meets the required criteria and has moved to North Carolina may apply using www.nipr.com or submit the NC-1 application along with $50.00 registration fee per line of authority to Agent Services Division, 1204 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1204.

Please note that in North Carolina, the Medicare Supplement/ Long-Term Care license is separate from the Life and Health license. If you had Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care authority under your Life/Health license in your former home state, you may apply for this separate license when you apply for a Life/Health license within 90 days of cancellation of your previous home state license.

What is the minimum civil fine for violating a cease and desist order of the commissioner quizlet?

If a person is issued a cease and desist order, failure to cease the prohibited act may result in a $5,000 fine, or up to $55,000 for willful violation. An admitted insurer is one that has complied with the laws of this state to become authorized to transact insurance.

Who appoints the commissioner of insurance in NC?

North Carolina is one of the few states to have an elected insurance commissioner. In the event of a vacancy in the office, the Governor of North Carolina has the authority to appoint a successor until a candidate is elected at the next general election for members of the General Assembly.

What does the Commissioner of Insurance do in North Carolina?

The commissioner of insurance is the head of the North Carolina Department of Insurance, serves as a member of the Council of State, and is also the State Fire Marshall. Among its duties, the Department of Insurance regulates the insurance industry, handles insurance-related complaints, and licenses insurance agents.

How much time does an insurer have to notify the commissioner after an agent's appointment is terminated?

(a) An insurer, or authorized representative of the insurer, that terminates the appointment, employment, contract, or other insurance business relationship with an insurance producer shall notify the Commissioner within 30 days after the effective date of the termination, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, if ...