50-State Insurance Licensing Compliance Guide
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Ohio Insurance License

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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.

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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:

Non-Resident Business Entity License Application

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $20

Registration Renewal

This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in Ohio and need to renew their license.

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Form:

https://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Agent/Pages/AgentTab3.aspx

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $20

Due:

Annually or Biennially based on license type

Ohio Limited Lines License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

By September 30 of odd-numbered years.

Ohio Limited Lines License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

By September 30 of even-numbered years.

Ohio Major Lines License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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 Managing General Agent License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by February 28.

Ohio Managing General Agent License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by February 28.

Ohio Public Insurance Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Public Insurance Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Broker License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Manager License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Manager License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Surety Bail Bond License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Ohio Surety Bail Bond License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Ohio Surplus Lines License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Ohio Surplus Lines License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Ohio Third Party Administrator License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Ohio Third Party Administrator License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Ohio Title License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

By September 30 of odd-numbered years.

Ohio Title License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

By September 30 of even-numbered years.

Ohio Utilization Review Certification

Type of Review:

Medical Utilization Review

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Ohio Viatical Settlement Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by March 31.

Ohio Viatical Settlement Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by March 31.

Ohio Viatical Settlement Broker License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by March 31.

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

Varies based on license type

Due:

Biennially by the last day of initial registration month

Ohio Limited Lines License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially

Ohio Limited Lines License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially

Ohio Major Lines License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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.

Ohio Major Lines License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Biennially

Ohio Managing General Agent License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by February 28.

Ohio Managing General Agent License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by February 28.

Ohio Public Insurance Adjuster Agent License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Public Insurance Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Public Insurance Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Public Insurance Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Broker License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Manager License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Reinsurance Intermediary Manager License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Ohio Surety Bail Bond License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Ohio Surety Bail Bond License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by April 1.

Ohio Surplus Lines License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Ohio Surplus Lines License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by January 31.

Ohio Third Party Administrator License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually

Ohio Third Party Administrator License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Annually

Ohio Title Insurance Marketing Representative License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Biennially

Ohio Title Insurance Marketing Representative License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially

Ohio Title License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Biennially

Ohio Title License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Biennially

Ohio Viatical Settlement Broker License - Non-Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually

Ohio Viatical Settlement Broker License - Resident

Agency:Ohio Department of Insurance
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually

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