Application Procedures-Business Entity Residents
License Information
Please follow the steps noted below to file for a business entity license:
Step 1 - Reserve a name for approval - Applicants for a business entity license are encouraged to use Sircon's Business Entity Online Application Service to reserve a name.
Note: Please review our Name Approval Criteria and lists of Unacceptable Words/Phrases and Improper Use of Words/Phrases. You are also encouraged to review names that are currently being used by going to Business Entity Name Search program.
Step 2 - Applicants must submit an application using Sircon's Business Entity Online Application Service.
Step 3 - Endorse an individual limited lines automobile insurance agent - Business entity must name at least one natural person who holds a California resident limited lines automobile insurance agent license to represent the business license.
Endorsees can be named on the Business Entity Application during the initial business entity application filing. However, once licensed, a business entity endorsement must be submitted for each new endorsee using Sircon's Business Entity Endorsement and Termination Online Service.
Each natural person who does not hold an active California limited lines automobile insurance agent license must file separately for an individual limited lines automobile insurance agent license.
Step 4 - Fees
- License two year filing fee: $188
- Business Entity Endorsement fee: $32 per endorsee.
Financial Security Requirements for Limited Liability Companies
Limited liability companies (LLC's) are required to provide proof of satisfying the security requirements of Section 1647.5 of the California Insurance Code when applying for an insurance license and once licensed, must also file with the Commissioner an annual confirmation of coverage demonstrating continued compliance with the financial security requirements.
For additional LLC application filing information, annual certification of coverage information, and links to forms that can be used as proof of fulfilling the security requirements, please go to the following link: Business Entity Limited Liability Company Requirements.
Additional Documents:
The Insurance Commissioner may require such documents as will aid in determining whether the applicant meets the qualifications for a license.
The business entity is not required to have an appointment to have the license issued. Upon application approval the license can be downloaded or printed by using the CDI's Print or Download Your License online service. However, the licensee may not transact, solicit, or negotiate the sale of insurance until an Action Notice of Appointment is completed by the sponsoring insurance company admitted to California. Pursuant to Section 2190.22 of Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations, the Action Notice of Appointment must be submitted electronically. To submit appointments electronically contact the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) and its authorized business partners for a list of approved partners. A $32 filing fee must be submitted with each Action Notice of Appointment.
To obtain insurance licensing information on Business Entities, you may phone the Producer Licensing Bureau's Business Entity unit at (916) 492-3069.
All filing fees submitted are not refundable, whether or not the application is acted upon or an examination taken.
