SLIP FAQs
If I have a question regarding SLIP (entering policies, making changes, invoices, etc.) who should I contact?
All SLIP questions should be directed to the Stamping Office (NCSLA) using our contact form.
Do not contact the NC Department of Insurance on any SLIP questions, as they will refer you to the NCSLA.
How does a surplus lines licensee receive a login and password for SLIP?
Once a North Carolina surplus lines licensee has received their North Carolina surplus lines license (Resident or Non-resident), the licensee should view the SLIP registration tutorial on the NCSLA website at the following link.
After viewing the registration tutorial, the licensee should register at the SLIP login screen to receive their credentials. The credentials will be issued by SLIP and emailed to the licensee after the registration approval process.
Is it mandatory to register for SLIP?
SLIP is only mandatory for those filing surplus lines taxes on non-admitted policies. If you write “0” nonadmitted policies in North Carolina, then there is no need to register for SLIP.
Should I select "Individual" or "Corporation" when registering for SLIP?
If your company has a North Carolina Business Entity Surplus Lines license, then you should register for SLIP as a corporation. Otherwise, you will need to register as an individual.
A corporate license in North Carolina is not a “Business Entity Surplus Lines” license.
What filings can be entered through SLIP?
New and renewal filings on surplus lines policies with an inception date of 01/01/2017 and later, can be entered through SLIP. Endorsements can also be entered in SLIP, but only for those policies with an inception date of 01/01/2017 and later.
Is the Form F required for filings entered in SLIP?
The North Carolina Form F has been replaced by an online “Compliance Acknowledgement” which confirms that the surplus lines licensee has verified the producing agent has complied with North Carolina General Statute §58-21 for the placement of surplus lines business in North Carolina.
A copy of the compliance acknowledgment should be maintained in each insured’s file. (Either a hard copy or electronically stored).
What forms are required for filings entered in SLIP?
No forms are required to be uploaded with SLIP filings.
Does SLIP support XML batch submission?
Yes. SLIP is configured to allow for multiple policy submissions through a batch format.
The following link will direct you to our batch user guides and batch filing tutorial video.
How and when to pay surplus lines taxes and stamping fees in SLIP?
On the first business day following the end of each calendar quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31), two separate invoices, one for the surplus lines tax and one for the stamping fee, will be available in SLIP for review and payment. Filers will also receive a billing report in SLIP that contains the transactions included in the tax and stamping fee invoices.
- Taxes and stamping fees are due within 30 days of the invoice date.
- Separate payments must be issued for the surplus lines tax and stamping fee invoices.
- Invoices must be paid in full to be compliant with the NCDOI.
- No adjustments can be made to the invoice once the quarter has closed.
- Transactions entered in SLIP after the quarter has closed will be reflected on the next invoice.
Surplus Lines Tax – ACH Payments:
For surplus lines tax ACH payment, the SLIP administrator will need to enter their bank information in SLIP at the payment screen for surplus lines tax. This information will then be transmitted to the NCDOI’s bank, who will then debit the surplus lines tax payment from the agency’s account. The information you need regarding
the NCDOI’s bank customer ID # to allow for this debit transaction is printed below.
Payment for the North Carolina surplus lines tax must be paid in SLIP by ACH.
ACH Company Name – NC DEPT INSUR
ACH Company ID – 1561401519
Stamping Fee – ACH Payments:
For stamping fee ACH payments, the SLIP administrator will need to enter their bank information in SLIP on the payment screen for surplus lines stamping fees. This information will then be transmitted to PNC bank, who will then debit the stamping fee payment from the agency’s account. The information you need regarding the NCSLA’s PNC customer ID # to allow for this debit transaction is printed below.
Payment for the North Carolina surplus lines stamping fee must be paid in SLIP by ACH.
ACH Company Name: NCarolinaSurplus
ACH Company ID: 1581712305