Non-resident Surplus Lines License Reciprocity

Florida law requires that in order for a non-resident surplus lines agent to obtain a license in Florida, the applicant must hold a resident surplus lines license in his/her home state (Residents of New York are not eligible to obtain a Florida surplus lines license.)

Florida Surplus Lines Examination Exemption

A person who took and passed a surplus lines license examination in his/her home state will NOT be required to take a Florida surplus lines license examination to obtain a Florida non-resident surplus lines agent license.

The following states meet these requirements:

States That Do Meet Florida Surplus Lines Examination Exemption