Motor Vehicle Physical Damage (MVPD) Appraiser
(Individual & Business Entity)

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 30^th 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.”

Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP)

Business Entities Only: All states require that business entities or agencies appoint a licensed producer or responsible person to serve as the agency's authority. The Designated Responsible Licensed Producer/Person (DRLP) must hold an active Connecticut license, whether resident or non-resident. While the lines of authority between the business entity and the DRLP need not match exactly, the license types must correspond.

There are no restrictions on the number of DRLPs that can be included on a license.

DRLP required: Yes

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 30^th 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

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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

Adjuster and Appraiser FAQs

This license type does not require fingerprints.