Ohio Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Ohio insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Ohio for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Companies that provide insurance producer services in Ohio must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.
Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.
Company Licenses
Ohio Insurance Company Licenses
Ohio Insurance Agency License
Agency: | Ohio Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Ohio for the first time.
Agency: | Ohio Department of Insurance |
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $20 |
Ohio Major Lines License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Ohio Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | By September 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Penalties: | A $100 fee will be charged as of the first day of the second month after license expiration date up to one year, in addition to renewal fee, if required. |
Ohio Major Lines License - Resident
Agency: | Ohio Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | By September 30 of even-numbered years. |
Penalties: | Late renewal fee is $50 as of the first day of the month after license expiration date, in addition to renewal fee, if required. OR $100 as of the first day of the second month after license expiration date up to one year, in addition to renewal fee. |
Ohio Utilization Review Certification
Type of Review: | Medical Utilization Review |
Agency: | Ohio Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
Form: | Form INS 9026: Utilization Review Programs Certification of Compliance |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Form INS 9026: Utilization Review Programs Certification of Compliance |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually |
Individual Licenses
Ohio Individual Insurance Licenses
Ohio Insurance Agent License
Agency: | Ohio Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in Ohio for the first time.
Agency Fee: | From $10 to $500 depending on license type |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies based on license type |
Due: | Biennially by the last day of initial registration month |
Ohio Major Lines License - Non-Resident
Agency: | Ohio Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Biennially |
Penalties: | A $100 fee will be charged as of the first day of the second month after license expiration date up to one year, in addition to renewal fee, if required. |