The following table shows the fees charged by each state for filing a Domestic Application.
Updates to the information will be noted with a " * " next to the state name and edits will italicized and bolded.
Last Update: 3/21/2024
| State | Filing Fees | Payee | Instructions |
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| AL |
Primary: $1,005 or retaliatory, whichever is greater, due upon approval. $2,000 nonrefundable application examination fee due at filing. |
Alabama DOI |
Remit $2,000 fee at https://appengine.egov.com/apps/al/aldoi/examiners. |
| AK |
Primary: $2,250 |
Alaska Division of Insurance |
Submit payment via OPTINS or by mailing a check (including backup with company name, NAIC #, and application #) to: |
| AZ |
Primary: $370.00 Application fee |
Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions Arizona Corporation Commission |
OPTins (ARIZONA APPLICATION/RENEWAL FEES) or Mail check made payable to the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Note the payment method in the application cover letter. |
| AR | Primary: $1,000 or retaliatory, whichever is greater Redomestication: $1,000 or retaliatory, whichever is greater Form A: $1,000 or retaliatory, whichever is greater Domestic Corporate Amendment: $500.00 |
Arkansas Insurance Department Trust Fund |
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| CA |
Primary: $4,656 |
Make checks payable to: California Department of Insurance Mail to: |
Application fee mailed with a cover letter. Application can be submitted electronically to CAB-SF-Intake@insurance.ca.gov Form A – can be filed through OASIS |
| CO |
Primary: $500 nonrefundable processing fee |
Payable to: Colorado Division of Insurance | Mails checks with application. |
| CT |
Primary: $220 for filing all documents prerequisite to the issuance of a license. |
Treasurer - State of Connecticut | Fee should NOT be included with the application. An invoice will be sent to the applicant for appropriate filing fee. |
| DE |
Primary: $1,000 (or retaliatory, whichever is greater) for filing application for initial Certificate of Authority, including all documents submitted as part of such application. $150 (or retaliatory, whichever is greater) issuance fee for the Certificate of Authority. |
Make checks payable to: Delaware Department of Insurance Attn: BERG 1351 West North Street, Suite 101 Dover, DE 19904 |
UCAA Primary Applications should be submitted electronically and/or secured email, and the application fee (check) should be mailed with a cover letter and application number. UCAA Domestic Corporate Amendments should be emailed to us and the payment mailed in with a cover letter. Go to our webpage at https://insurance.delaware.gov/divisions/berg/ or contact us at BERG@Delaware.gov with any questions. |
| DC |
Primary: $500 |
Make checks payable to: District of Columbia Treasurer Mail Fees To: |
Kathy Alexander Mail Correspondence To: |
| FL | Contact state for requirements. | ||
| GA |
Primary: $600. Pursuant to Bulletin 20-EX-8, a processing fee of $5 will be added to each transaction. |
Georgia DOI Suite 904, West Tower 2 MLK, Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA 30334 |
Application fee and processing fee should accompany application. |
| HI | Contact state for requirements. | ||
| ID |
Primary: Surplus less than $10M: $1,000; |
Idaho Department of Insurance |
Payable by check only including a cover letter. |
| IL |
Primary: Filing all documents for Primary Application/ IL Domestic $2,000 |
Make checks payable to: |
If for a Property and Casualty company, mail check, filing and correspondence to the attention of: Marcy Savage, Deputy Director Corporate Reg Section, Illinois Department of Insurance, 320 West Washington Street, 4th Floor, Springfield, IL 62767-0001 If for a Life Accident and Health company, a Fraternal, HMOs, LHSOs: mail check, filing and correspondence to the attention of: Amy Stuart, Supervisor LAH Corporate Reg Unit, Illinois Department of Insurance, 320 West Washington Street, 4th Floor, Springfield, IL 62767-0001 |
| IN |
Upon receipt of application an invoice will be forwarded for the required filing fees. |
All filing fees are to be paid electronically via NAIC OPTins or SIRCON for States. Request fees not be remitted prior to receiving an invoice. |
Provided on Invoice. |
| IA |
Primary: Application Filing Fee: Greater of $50 or retaliatory amount. Certificate of Authority Issuing Fee: Greater of $50 or retaliatory amount. Desk Audit Fee in Accordance w/ 507.2: Greater of $2,000 or retaliatory amount |
Iowa Insurance Division |
Make checks payable to Iowa Insurance Division. Mail check with cover letter, making sure to include the name of company and purpose of the fees. |
| KS | Primary: Larger of $500 or retaliatory amount, nonrefundable fee due at the time of application submission. Annual Statement Filing Fee - $100; Certificate of Authority Fee - $10. Due prior to the issuance of COA Redomestication: None. Form A: $1,000 Domestic Corporate Amendment: None. |
Kansas Insurance Department. |
Electronic payment encouraged with application. Contact Department for instructions. If the larger admission fee is $500, additional fees will be required only if the Certificate of Authority is approved. If the larger admission fee is the retaliatory amount, no additional fees will be required. |
| KY | Contact state for requirements. | ||
| LA |
Primary: Application fee is calculated as follows: |
Make Checks Payable to: Louisiana Department of Insurance. Mail to: Louisiana Department of Insurance P.O. Box 94214 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214 |
Checks are made payable to the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The check for Policy Form Review must be a separate check. |
| ME |
Contact state for requirements. |
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| MD |
Primary: Maryland’s required Certificate of Authority filing fee is $1,225 subject to retaliatory provision as set forth in Section 6-303 of the Insurance Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Dollar amounts for fees are set forth in the Insurance Article of Annotated Code of Maryland in Sections 2-112, 2-112.1 and 2-113. Fees for Health Maintenance Organizations are set forth in Section 19-709 of Article Health General of the Annotated Code of Maryland. |
Maryland Insurance |
Erin Nickles |
| MA |
Contact state for requirements. |
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| MI |
Primary Apps: Application Filing Fee $500. Certificate of Authority Issuance Fee $25. Articles of Incorporation Review Fee $25. |
Make checks payable to “The State of Michigan” Department of Insurance and Financial Services |
Application filing fees must accompany the application. Articles of incorporation review fee must accompany the articles of incorporation. The issuing fee will be billed if the applicant is approved for licensure. |
| *MN |
Primary Apps: Application Fee $1,500, include (copy of applicable Minnesota application checklist) with filing fee. In addition, the Company is also billed a desk audit charge. Upon licensing the company will be billed $975.00 for a Property and Casualty Company (including Title Companies) or $1,025.00 for a Life Company. In addition, the Company is also billed a desk audit charge. |
Minnesota Department of Commerce |
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| MS |
Primary: $200; HMO - $5,000 |
MS Insurance Department |
Mail check with application. Other licensing fees will be requested at the time of licensing. |
| MO |
Primary: Admission Fee - $1,000.00 |
DCI |
Mail check with documentation of application or invoice can be paid electronically after application submitted. Include notation on check stating company name and “Application fee”. |
| MT |
Primary: $1,900 |
Commissioner of Insurance |
Submit payment with the application payable to the Commissioner of Insurance State of Montana. |
| NE |
Primary: $1,000 |
Nebraska Department of Insurance | Payment should be made through our online portal, https://appengine.egov.com/apps/ne/doi_miscellaneous_payments |
| NV |
Contact state for requirements. |
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| NH |
Primary: RSA 400-A:I,(a) Application Fee $1,000 |
Make check payable to New Hampshire Insurance Department New Hampshire Insurance Department |
Linda Zalinskie |
| NJ |
Primary: Feasibility Study Review: $1,000 |
Payable to the New Jersey State Treasurer Primary, Redomestication & Domestic Corporate Amendment Apps: Life/Health |
Fee is submitted with the application. |
| NM |
Primary: $1,000 Nonrefundable |
Office of Superintendent of Insurance P.O. Box 1689 Santa Fe, NM 87504-1689 |
Make check payable to: Office of Superintendent of Insurance or OSI |
| NY |
Primary: $10 fee for initial issuance of license; $30 fee for initial filing of Charter (certified copy). Per Section 9107 of the N.Y. Ins. Law |
All filing fees are payable to the “Superintendent of Financial Services” and must be remitted to the Office of General Counsel in Albany. | |
| NC |
Contact state for requirements. |
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| ND |
Primary: Larger of $500 or retaliatory amount |
Commissioner |
Company Licensing and Examination Division |
| *OH |
Primary: No Fee. |
Ohio Department of Insurance |
Primary & Expansion Apps: Corporate Amendment Apps: Office of Risk Assessment |
| OK |
Contact state for requirements. |
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| OR | Contact state for requirements. | ||
| PA |
Primary: $2,500 |
PA Department of Insurance |
Please mail check with application to: |
| PR |
Primary: To be authorized the Insurer/Reinsurer must pass through two phases: First phase: $350 to evaluate the application. After this Office approves the first phase the Insurer/Reinsurer must comply with other requirements and additional fees as the Articles of Incorporation between not to exceed $5,000 Filing Fee and Certificate of Authority fee of $5,000. |
Checks payable to:
Secretary of Treasury |
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico |
| RI |
Primary: $1,000 |
Rhode Island General Treasurer |
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| SC |
Primary: HMO - $2,000 |
South Carolina DOI |
Ryan Basnett Linda G. Haralson Stacy Johnson |
| SD |
Primary: $500 |
Checks Payable to SD Division of Insurance |
Email johanna.nickelson@state.sd.us to discuss filing options |
| TN |
Primary: $675 for P&C, Life & Health, MEWA, and others; $1,300 for HMO; $25 Dental Service Plan; $600 for Prepaid Legal |
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance |
We prefer company licensing fees to be paid online via the NAIC OPTins system. Otherwise, make hardcopy checks payable to Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and include retaliatory information if applicable. |
| TX |
Primary: $0 |
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| UT |
Primary: Certificate of Authority: Initial license application: $1,000 (NO retaliatory fees). E-commerce and Internet technology services fee: $75 |
Utah Insurance Department |
Check is made payable to the Utah Insurance Department. |
| VT |
Primary Application Fee: Hours to review application by set examiner rates. Accredited Reinsurer: $500. HMO & Fraternal: $300. Premium Finance Companies: $200. Life Settlement Companies: $400. Rate Service Organization: $1,000. Continuing Care Retirement Communities: $1500 |
Vermont DFR |
Send check to: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Company Licensing Section 89 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05620 |
| VA |
Primary: Nonrefundable filing fee $500 (§ 38.2-1024) |
Payable to: Treasurer of Virginia |
Mail a check for the application fee along with a cover letter to the Bureau of Insurance. The application will not become eligible for review until the Bureau receives and has processed the check. |
| WA |
Primary: $400 or retaliatory, whichever is greater. |
US Mail: Overnight: |
Mail primary applications in hard copy along with the application fee payment. |
| WV | Primary: Larger of $100 or retaliatory amount Redomestication: See Domestic Corporate Amendment below Form A: See Domestic Corporate Amendment below Domestic Corporate Amendment: W. Va. Code §33-3-13 – Amended Certificate of Authority – $200 W. Va. Code §33-3-13 – Amended Articles of Incorporation – $50 W. Va. Code §33-3-13 – Amended By-Laws – $50 W. Va. Code §33-3-13 – Filing of any additional paper required by law – $1 W. Va. Code §33-3-16 – All fees subject to retaliation |
WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner |
If the application is filed in hard-copy, then the filing fee must accompany it. If the application is filed electronically, then the filing fee must be sent to our Payee address along with an explanatory cover letter. |
| WI |
Primary: Application Fee: $400. Certificate of Authority: $400 |
US Mail: Overnight: |
Mail check with application. |
| WY |
Primary: $750 application fee. Upon approval of the application, an assessment for the Department’s budget will need to be paid before a Certificate of Authority is issued. The assessment amount varies depending on the amount of the Department’s budget. |
Wyoming DOI |
Make checks payable to: |