Insurer, Foreign - Certificate of Authority Last updated 03/17/2026

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Fees

License Fee Description Exemptions
$2,500.00
None

Description

An insurer is a company offering protection through the sale of an insurance policy to an insured. Before transacting insurance in Oregon, an insurer must possess a certificate of authority. A foreign insurer is an insurer whose state of domicile is a state other than Oregon.

Duration

1 year

Renewal Information

Renewal fee is included in the annual tax return form which is accessed on the Insurance Division iReg Reporting System at https://dfr.oregon.gov/ireg/Pages/portal.aspx

An e-mail notice will be sent annually providing instructions for filing.

Duplicate License Requirements

None

Processing Time

Processing Time Description
2-6 Months Processing time varies depending on type of application and response time to inquiry.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prerequisites

None

Required Documentation

See NAIC UCAA Primary Application at https://content.naic.org/industry/ucaa

Examination Information

None

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Additional Information

Other Information

Contact the DFR Insurance Institutions section for application information at (503) 947-7982 or email at Web.Inscomp@dcbs.oregon.gov

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