The Department of Financial Services supervises many different types of institutions. Supervision by DFS may entail chartering, licensing, registration requirements, examination, and more.

To determine if an individual or entity is licensed to sell insurance in New York, use the Producer/Licensee Search option. DFS uses IdentoGO Centers for live scan fingerprinting services. learn more on our Fingerprinting for DFS page.

Renew a License A license must be renewed online prior to its expiration date or it will expire. If your status as an agent is currently “inactive,” and has been “inactive” for more than 2 years, a renewal application will not be available until you have been appointed by at least one New York licensed insurance company. Continuing ...

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business.

The Department of Financial Services supervises many different types of institutions. Supervision by DFS may entail chartering, licensing, registration requirements, examination, and more. Need technical help with this Portal? Submit a Portal Help Form.

Use the links below to find all of the applications, licensing information, forms, filing instructions, and many other resources and tools unique to each type of entity we supervise. DFS also registers, certifies, approves, permits, authorizes and de-authorizes certain entities.

DFS can answer questions about financial products and services in New York. If you have a question, need help, or want to file a complaint against a financial institution or insurance company, contact us.

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS or NYSDFS) is the department of the New York state government responsible for regulating financial services and products, including those subject to the New York insurance, banking and financial services laws. [1][2]

Mar 17, 2025 · The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) today launched the DFS Connect platform, marking a significant milestone in the Department’s ongoing operations and technology transformation. Under Superintendent Adrienne Harris’s leadership, over the past three years, DFS has executed a strategic plan to invest in human capital, modernize …

Mar 19, 2025 · The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has launched the DFS Connect platform, a portal that will centralize the department’s interactions with regulated entities and consumers.