Texas licensing

Application steps, sponsor routes, renewals, and license-status questions.

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How Long Does a Texas P&C License Application Take?TDI says it processes most agent and adjuster applications within one business day, but that is not a guarantee. Background screening, missing informa…
Texas P&C Licensing for Military Members, Veterans, and SpousesTDI lists several licensing benefits for military members, veterans, and military spouses: application-fee relief for eligible applicants, possible re…
Can You Get a Texas P&C License With a Criminal Record?A criminal record does not automatically decide every Texas P&C application. TDI reviews the facts and applicable law; some convictions may bar licens…
Texas Insurance Agent License vs. Agency LicenseA Texas individual agent license authorizes a person to act within its lines of authority; an agency license authorizes the business entity. A license…
Texas Insurance Agency DRLP: Role and RequirementsA Texas agency’s designated responsible licensed producer (DRLP) is the individual identified for the entity-license requirement. TDI’s resident P&C i…
What to Do After Passing the Texas P&C ExamAfter passing the resident Texas General Lines P&C exam, complete the fingerprint background-check process required for your situation and submit the …
Does Texas Require a Prelicensing Course for a P&C Agent?TDI's standard resident General Lines—Property and Casualty application instructions do not list a prelicensing education course as a prerequisite; th…
Sircon vs. NIPR for a Texas P&C License ApplicationTDI currently lists Sircon and NIPR as application channels for the standard Texas resident P&C license. Choose the route TDI lists for your transacti…
How to Check Your Texas P&C License StatusUse Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) licensing services to verify an agent’s active status and lines of authority. An exam result, application rece…
Texas Surplus Lines Agent LicenseA Texas surplus lines agent license is a separate authority for placing eligible coverage with an eligible nonadmitted insurer when the placement sati…