Motor Vehicle Physical Damage (MVPD) Appraiser
Definition
MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE (MVPD) APPRAISER – Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser means any person who or which practices as a business the appraising of damages to motor vehicles insured under automobile physical damage policies or on behalf of third party claimants.
Applicable Statutes
C.G.S. §38a-790 – see Laws and Regulations
Fees
Initial: $130.00
Amendment: $130.00
Reinstatement: $130.00
Renewal: $80.00
No pro-rating, non-refundable $50.00 application fee.
Duration
Two (2) years – Renews June 30th every ODD year.
How to Apply
Residents:
- No pre-licensing course is required before taking the Appraiser exam. (Study Material)
- Motor Vehicle Physical Damage (MVPD) Appraisers
- To download the Candidate Handbook and schedule the exam.
- MVPD Appraiser license type requires a written exam.
- After passing the exam, apply at the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
(Note: you do not need to submit the "pass" examination result, the Department will verify this information with our vendor.)
Non-Residents:
- Connecticut will grant reciprocity with an equivalent license in any other state.
- Apply at National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
Non-Residents claiming DHS:
- Connecticut issues Non-Resident DHS status to an individual who resides in a state with no Appraiser licensing
- Same requirements as in the Residents section above.
- After passing the exam, apply at the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
How to Renew
- Renewal notices are EMAILED about 90 days before the expiration date.
- Apply at National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Renew an Existing License.”
How to Amend Lines of Authority
Not Applicable
How to Reinstate a License
After June 30th each ODD year, reinstate the license by going to the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). Under Licensing Center, select “Apply for a New License.”
How to change License information (ie.: email and address)
Update your License Information
Print a copy of the license
Initial Education Requirements
No pre-licensing required. (Study Material)
Waivers due to Designations
None.
Renewal Continuing Education (CE) Requirements (C.G.S 38a-465a(p))
Connecticut does not require CE for Appraisers.
Cancel License
License Voluntary – Surrender Request
Important Information
This license type does not require fingerprints.