Residence Address

Wisconsin law requires every resident or nonresident intermediary (agent) to provide their current residence address. Agent records retained by OCI do not include a business address or telephone number. [s. Ins 6.59 (4), Wis. Adm. Code]

Each licensed agent shall, within 30 days, notify OCI in writing of any change of residence address. A specific form is not required for this notification. See Address Change for information on what should be provided as well as an e-mail address to send the information. [s. Ins 6.61 (15), Wis. Adm. Code]

Resident Agent Moving to Another State

A licensed resident agent, after becoming a resident of another state, may retain authority under the resident license for a maximum of 60 days, at which time all authority granted under the resident license shall cease. [s. Ins 6.59 (8) (b), Wis. Adm. Code]

Following the issuance of a resident license by the new home state, the agent may apply for a nonresident Wisconsin license by completing the required application form (OCI 11-041N), submitting a home state letter of certification, and remitting the appropriate fees.

If the new resident state insurance department requires a letter of clearance from Wisconsin, one can be obtained by submitting a written request and the appropriate fee.

Nonresident Agent Moving to Wisconsin

A licensed nonresident agent, after becoming a Wisconsin resident, may retain authority under the nonresident agent license for a maximum of 60 days, at which time all authority granted under the nonresident license shall cease. [s. Ins 6.59 (8) (a), Wis. Adm. Code]

Candidates applying for a resident license in the major lines of property, casualty, life, or accident and health may be required to complete prelicensing education at an approved school prior to sitting for an examination. Contact OCI to obtain detailed information on the education and examination requirements.

Nonresident Agent Moving to Another State

A licensed nonresident agent, after becoming a resident of a state other than Wisconsin, may retain licensing authority under the nonresident license for a maximum of 60 days, at which time all authority granted under the nonresident license shall cease, unless a letter of certification from the new state of residence is provided to OCI. [s. Ins 6.59 (8) (e), Wis. Adm. Code]