Does NJDOBI still mail insurance producer licenses?

No. Since August 1, 2010, NJDOBI stopped mailing licenses. Producers must print them themselves via the NAIC State Based Systems (SBS) portal.

How many CE hours are required for Public Adjusters in New Jersey?

Public Adjusters licensed or renewed on or after July 4, 2011, must complete 15 hours of continuing education to renew.

What is the renewal fee for a major line producer in New Jersey?

The renewal fee is $150 for major lines. Limited lines cost $75. Late fees apply if renewal is submitted more than 30 days after expiration.

Are ethics courses mandatory for New Jersey licensees?

Yes. All resident individual licensees must complete at least 3 credit hours in an approved ethics course as part of their 24-hour continuing education requirement.

New Jersey insurance CE and renewal

New Jersey Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and Checklist

New Jersey producer renewal is much easier when CE is finished and visible before renewal. This page replaces the old fallback article with a practical CE checklist.

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New Jersey at a glance

Short answers first. Open a detail only when you need the source-backed nuance.

Standard producer CEResidents covered

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NJDOBI states that resident individual licensees must complete 24 continuing education credits.

Ethics3 ethics hrs

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At least 3 of the 24 credits must be in an approved ethics course.

CycleBirth-month cycle

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Producer licenses renew biennially, tied to the last day of the producer's birth month for individual licensees.

CE trackingCheck transcript

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NJDOBI contracts with PSI to track CE credit balances. Producers can check their transcript through PSI's CE site.

Renewal filingBy renewal deadline

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NIPR verifies CE compliance before allowing renewal submission.

Limited linesReview detail

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NIPR lists limited-lines-only producer licenses as not required to fulfill CE requirements.

Lines that NIPR lists as CE-required

Life
Accident and Health or Sickness
Property
Casualty
Variable Life and Variable Annuity
Personal Lines
Title
Surplus Lines

Renewal checklist

Check your New Jersey renewal date and PSI CE transcript early.
Complete 24 CE credits if you hold a CE-required line.
Make sure at least 3 credits are approved ethics credits.
Confirm PSI shows compliance before attempting NIPR renewal.
Renew online through NIPR during the renewal window.
Save course-completion and renewal confirmations.

Late-renewal and timing notes

Grace period: NIPR notes New Jersey allows a 30-day grace period to renew without a late fee after expiration.
Late renewal: NIPR lists late-renewal timing from 31 days after expiration through one year past expiration.
Fees: NIPR lists a $150 renewal fee and $250 late-renewal fee for major-line producer combinations, and $75 renewal / $125 late renewal for limited-line producer combinations.
Flood: NJDOBI’s producer regulation notice identifies one-time 3-hour flood training for producers selling flood coverage.

Course planning

TSI National can help you plan CE, but NJDOBI, PSI, and NIPR control CE approval, transcript status, and renewal submission. Start with the PSI transcript, then choose approved courses that close the exact total and ethics gap. You can review training options on the TSI National course results page.

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This guide is a practical checklist, not legal advice. Always verify current requirements with NJDOBI, PSI, NIPR, and your compliance team before renewal.