New York

New York has a multi-step manual process for non-resident agency licensing. You will need name approval from the Department of Insurance, an Application for Authority filed with the Department of State, document uploads to NIPR, and completion of DRLP background questions.

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Step 1: Name Approval

The NY Department of Financial Services (DFS) must approve your entity name before you can proceed.

True Name Denial Request

Email name.approvals@dfs.ny.gov with the following:

Subject: Entity Name Approval for Your Company

Hello,

I am requesting entity name approval for a non-resident firm license application in New York.

• Applicant Name: Your Name
• Entity Name: Your Company
• NPN: Your NPN
• Address: Your Address
• License Type: Your License Type, e.g., Non-Resident Agency

Thank you, Your NameYour Title

DFS will respond with either a Name Approval or instructions for obtaining a Fictitious Name Approval if your true name is not available.

Step 2: Application for Authority

File an Application for Authority with the NY Department of State to register your business as a foreign entity.

Choose Your Entity Type

• Foreign Business Corporation: DOS Application for Authority
• Foreign LLC: DOS Application for Authority

Prepare the Required Forms

1. Cover Sheet -- Download from DOS Forms (2183-f). Write "Application For Authority" on the Document Type line.
2. Credit Card Authorization -- Download from DOS Forms (1515-f). The filing fee is $275.
3. Application for Authority -- Use the form for your entity type:
   • Corporation: Form 1335-f
   • LLC: Download from the Foreign LLC page
4. True Name Denial Letter from DFS (received in Step 1)
5. Fictitious Name Approval Letter from DFS (if applicable)
6. Certificate of Organization from your home state
7. Certificate of Good Standing from your home state

Submit via Fax

Fax all documents to +1 (518) 473-1654.

Step 3: Upload Documents to NIPR

Once you have your approvals, upload the following to the NIPR Warehouse:

• Department Name Approval letter (from Step 1)
• Department of State filing receipt (from Step 2)
• Business organization documents:
  • Corporation: Charter or Certificate of Incorporation
  • LLC: Articles of Organization
  • Partnership: Business Certificate from County Clerk
• Letter of Certification from your home state

Step 4: Complete DRLP Background Questions

After submitting your documents, the NY Department of Insurance will pre-approve your application. You will then need to:

1. Log in to the NY DFS NIPR Portal.
2. Complete the DRLP background questions for your designated responsible licensed producer.