Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker
Surplus Lines FAQ - Effective July 1, 2012
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual (Initial License)
If you held a HI Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license that was inactive for more than two years.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Individual (License Reactivation)
If you held a HI Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license that was inactivated within two years.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Business Entity (Initial License)
If you held a HI Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license that was inactive for more than two years.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker – Business Entity (License Reactivation)
If you held a HI Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license that was inactivated within two years.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker - Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)
If you held a HI Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license that has been inactive for not more than thirty days, due to nonrenewal.
For more information, refer to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: §431:8
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker - Individual (Initial License)
Before submitting your application:
You must be licensed as a HI Nonresident Producer, or submitting an application for a HI Nonresident Producer with your Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license application. Each application must have its own check.
After the above has been completed, apply online or submit paper application.
To apply electronically and pay fees with a credit card go to: https://pdb.nipr.com/html/nrlWelcome.html
Review the State Specific Requirements for Hawaii and the FAQs before pressing “Begin ERL Application.”
You will not be able to apply electronically for a HI Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license until your HI Nonresident Producer license has been activated.
A complete paper application includes:
- Form HPL - Hawaii Application for Individual Insurance License. Submit one with original signature.
- Licensing Fees. Make check payable to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker - Individual (License Reactivation)
Before submitting your application:
You must be licensed as a HI Nonresident Producer, or submitting an application for a HI Nonresident Producer with your Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license application. Each application must have its own check.
A complete paper application includes:
- Form HPL - Hawaii Application for Individual Insurance License. Submit one with original signature.
- Licensing Fees. Contact the Hawaii Insurance Division at 808-586-2788 to verify the applicable fees. Make check payable to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker - Business Entity (Initial License)
Before submitting your application:
You must be licensed as a HI Nonresident Producer, or submitting an application for a HI Nonresident Producer with your Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license application. Each application must have its own check.
To apply electronically and pay fees with a credit card go to: https://pdb.nipr.com/html/nrlWelcome.html
Review the State Specific Requirements for Hawaii and the FAQs before pressing “Begin ERL Application.”
You will not be able to apply electronically for a HI Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license until your HI Nonresident Producer license has been activated.
A complete paper application includes:
- Form BEPL - Hawaii Application for Business Entity Insurance License / Registration. Submit one with original signature.
- The name of a licensed HI Surplus Lines Broker (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
- Licensing Fees. Make check payable to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker - Business Entity (License Reactivation)
Before submitting your application:
You must be licensed as a HI Nonresident Producer, or submitting an application for a HI Nonresident Producer with your Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker license application. Each application must have its own check.
A complete paper application includes:
- Form BEPL - Hawaii Application for Business Entity Insurance License / Registration. Submit one with original signature.
- The name of a licensed HI Surplus Lines Broker (resident or nonresident) who is a natural person that will be responsible for the agency’s compliance with Hawaii insurance laws and rules.
- Licensing Fees. Contact the Hawaii Insurance Division at 808 586 2788 to verify the applicable fees. Make check payable to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Nonresident Surplus Lines Broker - Individual or Business Entity (License Reinstatement)
- Go to https://www.ehawaii.gov/dcca/hils/renew/exe/insrenew.cgi to pay outstanding fees and update addresses, phone numbers and e-mail.

