How to Verify Your Missouri Insurance Agent License

Missouri requires all insurance agents, agencies, and adjusters to maintain valid state licenses before conducting business. The Missouri Department of Insurance provides two distinct search tools that together give you a complete picture of any licensed insurance professional operating in the state.

Why Verify Missouri Insurance Credentials?

License verification protects both consumers and industry professionals. Before purchasing a policy, consumers can confirm they are working with someone legally authorized to sell insurance in Missouri. Agencies verify credentials when hiring new producersPre License Tips Becoming A Successful Insurance Agent Resources. Licensed agents check their own records to confirm active status, retrieve license numbers, or verify that renewals processed correctly.

Step 1: Access the Missouri License Search

Navigate to the Missouri Department of Insurance website at insurance.mo.gov and locate the Agent/Agency Search function. The Missouri DOI search pageCompanyAgentSearch Search Search Agents.php Insurance.mo.gov provides two separate databases with different information.

Search Tool	Information Provided	Purpose
License & Contact Info	License number, status, phone, address, agency affiliation	Verify credentials and find contact information
Enforcement Actions	Disciplinary history, violations, penalties	Research professional background and compliance record

Note that the search engine is not supported by Internet Explorer. Use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge for best results.

Step 2: Enter Your Search Parameters

The Missouri system accepts several search criteria to help locate license records. You can search using the producer's full name, partial name, agency name, or license number.

Search Field	Tips for Best Results
Last Name	Enter complete spelling; partial matches may return multiple results
First Name	Use legal name rather than nicknames
Agency Name	Search shows all agents affiliated with that agency
License Number	Most precise search method if number is known

If you cannot find the person or agency you are looking for in the database, contact the Missouri Licensing Section at 573-751-3518 for assistance.

Step 3: Review License Details and Enforcement History

The License & Contact Info search returns essential credentials including the producer's license number, current status, business address, phone number, and the agency they represent. All licensed agents and agencies appear in this database.

To get a complete picture, run a second search using the Enforcement Actions tool. This separate database reveals whether the producer has faced discipline for violations of Missouri insurance laws. Details include the nature of the violation, dates, and any penalties imposed.

Understanding Missouri License Status

Missouri license records show several possible status indicators that affect whether a producer can legally conduct business.

Status	What It Means
Active	Producer is currently authorized to sell insurance in Missouri
Expired	License period has ended; producer must renew or reinstate
Suspended	Temporarily prohibited from conducting insurance business
Revoked	License permanently cancelled due to violations
Surrendered	Producer voluntarily gave up their license

Managing Your Missouri License Online

Licensed producers can manage their credentials through the NIPR Licensing CenterLicensing Center Nipr.com. This includes renewing licenses, updating contact information, adding lines of authority, and verifying CE compliance. Missouri processes most online applications within 7-10 business days.

For continuing education tracking, you can verify your CE credits through the State Based Systems Connect portal. Missouri requires biennial CE completion for license renewal, including ethics hours.