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Updating Address on License

Change in Personal or Background History

Updated over 11 months ago

Address Changes:

It is the licensee’s responsibility to notify the Licensing department within the appropriate time frame of any address changes. State-to-state moves will require the agent to transfer his or her Resident License to their new residential state in order to comply with State regulatory laws. Failure to do so can potentially result in state fines or lost licenses.

Address Change FAQ

Same State:

  • Who is responsible for the process and costs?

    • New or Returning Agents (in a training class)

      • § Agent will take care of process and costs with instructions provided by Licensing/Onboarding Specialist.

    • Agent Transfers (changing classes)

      • § The Licensing team will take care of the process and SelectQuote will cover the costs.

    • Current (Active)Tenured Agent’s

      • § The Licensing team will take care of the process and SelectQuote will cover the costs.

  • When should I notify licensing?

    • Immediately once you know you are moving.

      • § Every licensee must notify the Licensing department of any change of the licensee's residential address as soon as you are contemplating the move. This will allow the Licensing team to provide guidance on the amount of time the transition will take to complete.

      • § Please include the date of your move and new residential address

      • § The Licensing department will send you instructions with the required forms for your state if needed for you to sign and return.

  • What documents do I need to send to licensing?

    • No additional documentation is needed, just return any forms back to Licensing that are sent to you.

  • · Do I need to contact the states or will the Licensing department do that for me?

  • · The Licensing department will submit all the necessary paperwork for your address change to your Residential State and Non-Resident States that you are currently licensed in.

  • Do I need to update NIPR with my address change?

    • No, the Licensing team will make all of the necessary address change updates in NIPR on your behalf.


Out of state (Resident license transfer required):

  • Who is responsible for the process and costs?

    • New or Returning Agents (in a training class)

      • § Agent will take care of process and costs with instructions provided by Licensing/Onboarding Specialist.

    • Agent Transfers (changing classes)

      • § The Licensing team will take care of the process and SelectQuote will cover the costs.

    • Current (Active)Tenured Agent’s

      • § The Licensing team will take care of the process and SelectQuote will cover the costs.

  • When will the process of my Resident License transfer begin?

    • The Licensing team will start the process on your move date.

    • The Licensing team will surrender your current Resident License (if applicable).

      • § For those states that require a surrender, work with your manager to determine the best time to surrender your license. Licensing will let you know if your state requires a surrender.

    • The Licensing team will submit the application for your New Residential License.

  • How long will the process take?

    • This depends on the state you are moving from and the state you are moving to.

    • The Licensing team will inform you of your specific processing time.

      • § A surrender can be immediate or range between 3-14 business days depending on the state.

      • § Application approvals can range between 3-14 business days sometime longer depending on the state.

    • Fingerprints maybe required for some residential transfers and licensing will inform you if your specific state move requires fingerprints.

  • Will I need to take time off work while my Resident License is being transferred?

    • You may need to take time off while your resident license is being transferred depending on the state’s process.

    • The licensing team will inform you if your specific move will require time off from work due to a lapse in licensing usually 3-14 business days

      • § If time off is needed agent should coordinate this with their current manager/supervisor.

  • When should I notify Licensing?

    • Immediately once you know you are moving.

      • § Every licensee must notify the Licensing department of any change of the licensee's residential address as soon as you are contemplating the move. This will allow the Licensing team to provide guidance on the amount of time the transition will take to complete.

      • § Include the state you are moving from, the state you are moving to, the date of your move, and your new residential address.

      • § The Licensing department will send you instructions for your specific state move and the required forms needed for you to sign and return

  • Do I need to contact the states or will licensing do that for me?

    • The Licensing team will submit all the necessary paperwork for your address change to the Non-Resident States that you are currently licensed in.

    • Your Resident State will be notified when we apply for new RL and submit all the required documentation

  • Do I need to update NIPR with my address change?

    • No, the Licensing team will make all the necessary address updates in NIPR on your behalf.

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