NYDFS home page and contact info
www.dfs.ny.gov
518-474-6630
licensing@dfs.ny.gov
coned@dfs.ny.gov
License Renewal
https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/
Print License - Now available from the DFS Portal.
When logged into the Secure Portal, click the printer icon to the right of your license information.
https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/
Cybersecurity Portal
https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/web/cybersecurity/
Cybersecurity Producer Instructions
https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/01/cyber_new_initial_notice_exemption.pdf
Re-instate a license (license expired less than 2 years)
You can renew a license for up to 24 months from the expiration date through the DFS Portal. After 2 years, you will need to re-test.
https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/
Original/Re-Licensing Applications (printable)
You must email licensing.applications@dfs.ny.gov to obtain a paper application and instructions.
Property & Casualty Broker Pre-licensing Waiver
https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2019/02/statement_of_employer.pdf
Life, Accident & Health Broker Pre-licensing Waiver
Licensing Application: Statement of Employer Form - Life Broker (ny.gov)
Duplicate license request form (electronic)
Duplicate licenses are available to current New York DFS licensees who have lost or misplaced their insurance license. Duplicate licenses are available through the DFS Portal. Once logged in, click the printer icon to the far right of your license information. You will be prompted to affirm you request and a fee of $15 may be applied.
http://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/
Change of Address form
Address changes are processed on the DFS Portal page. Login with your license number and password and select the Address Change option. Please note that address changes can be made anytime, not only at renewal.
http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/nylinxext/
Online Producer Search
https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/elsearch.alice