Cybersecurity
All entities and persons regulated or licensed by the Department of Financial Services are required to file various cybersecurity notices to the Superintendent. Visit the Cybersecurity Resource Center and Producers Cybersecurity FAQs to learn more.
Note: Cybersecurity notices are filed via the DFS Portal. If you do not have a DFS Portal account, you will need to create one. Your NY LINX username and password will not work to access the DFS Portal, and your DFS Portal account will not work to access NY LINX.
Licensing Exam Vendor
PSI Services provides all examination services to candidates seeking to obtain an insurance license in New York. PSI testing centers are located in various cities across New York State. For more information, or to register for an exam, visit PSI Exams Online.
Insurance Licensee Look-Up
To determine if an individual or entity is licensed to sell insurance in New York, use the Producer/Licensee Search option.
Fingerprinting for DFS
DFS uses IdentoGO Centers for live scan fingerprinting services. learn more on our Fingerprinting for DFS page.
Report Suspected Insurance Fraud
- Insurers must report suspected fraud electronically via the FCMS
- Unlicensed/out-of-state insurers may use a hard copy Industry Reporting Form (PDF)
Consent to Engage in Business
The Omnibus Crime Bill disqualifies anyone convicted of a criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust or anyone who has been convicted of an offense under this section from employment in the insurance industry. This ban may be removed if approval is given by the Superintendent for the individual to remain or become employed in the insurance industry. This request can be made by completing the Application for Written Consent to Engage in the Business of Insurance.
Satellite Offices
Insurance Law requires that each place of business established by an individual, corporation, partnership or limited liability company established by a licensee must be supervised by one or more persons licensed to do the kinds of business being transacted in that office. Written notice shall be given to the Superintendent of any Satellite office and the licensed designated person(s)responsible for each satellite office via the Satellite Office Form (PDF) within 15 days following the establishment of a new location, change in address of an existing location or replacement of a designated person.
Certifications
Certifications for a resident New York licensee are available to Individual licensees, licensees with a TBA, and currently licensed entities via the DFS Portal Letter of Certification Application. Certifications processed via the DFS Portal may be immediately printed for use. Please read the system requirements and instructions carefully.
Letters of Clearance
A Letter of Clearance (PDF) may be required when a licensee moves from New York to another state and wants to become licensed in that state.