Apply for a Licence

Apply for a Licence

How to apply for a licence


All Saskatchewan Insurance Licence applications should be completed through our Online Application process in the Online Licensing Portal. Council will continue to accept paper application forms and payment for  paper Licence Applications in the form of a cheque.  The online application portal is the most effective way for our office to communicate further requirements for licence applications to applicants and their recommenders.

  1. Register for an account – once registration is complete you will receive an email with a link to Click to confirm your email
  2. Log into the Online Portal
    1. Complete the set up for Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
    2. Retain your Recovery Codes to regain access to your account if you lose your device
  3. Click on the Welcome tab to return to Welcome Screen 
    1. Left side – Click Start your Application
    2. Select the Licence type you are applying for from drop down menu
    3. Complete the Application
    4. Review the Application
    5. Determine who will pay; applicant or recommender
  4. Email notice is sent to the recommender to review the application.
  5. Recommender reviews the application, if the application is approved it will go to ICS to review. If the Recommender does not approve you will receive notification that the application has been rejected.
  6. Log back into the licensing portal and make the required changes.
    • Review your application.
  7. Email notice is sent to the recommender to review the application.
  8. Recommender will review application, if approved it will go to ICS to review. If the Recommender does not approve you will receive notification that the application has been rejected.
  9. ICS reviews the application, if no issues the licence will be issued, if further information is required you will receive an email advising you further information is required.
    • Email is sent out with the licence certificate and receipt to applicant.

If you already have an existing account or licence with the Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan, please do not create a new account. If you need help, contact ICS.

Click here to apply for your new licence.

Want to know the status of your Application?


You can check the status of your application at any time, by logging in to your Online Licensing Portal. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received and can vary based on volume.

We strive to meet a processing time of 15 business days from the date of receipt. 

Please refrain from reaching out again unless the status update is still “Pending ICS Reviewand it is beyond the 15 business days timeframe.

Other application statuses:

Pending Resubmission – application has been returned and action is required by you

Pending Recommender Approval – application is with your recommender for approval

Pending Payment – payment needs to be completed on the portal

Pending ICS Review – application is with ICS for review

New Agency and Designated Representative Combo Applications


A new Agency online applications must be completed as a combo application with an application for the Designated Representative. Both Licences must be recommended by the same insurer. Both applications will need to be reviewed and issued at the same time. 

Complete either the Agency or Designated Representative application and then you will be prompted to log in and complete the corresponding application.