Stamping Fee

For new and renewal policies, the stamping fee is calculated on the effective date of the new policy and the effective date of the renewal policy.

For extension endorsements, the stamping fee is calculated on the effective date of the extension endorsement.

For endorsements (except extension endorsements), audits, installments and cancellations, the stamping fee is calculated on the effective date of the policy it is endorsing.

The SLA cannot process stamping fee payments submitted with filings; payments should be remitted only after the invoice has been generated by the SLA and received by the broker, either online or through the mail. Stamping fee invoices are generated at the close of each month, reflecting the amount charged only for submitted filings that have been processed and closed by the SLA.

If there is an error or discrepancy on a billing statement, brokers should advise the SLA in writing and include a copy of the section of the invoice detailing the item in question.

Any corrections or adjustments to invoices will be shown on the invoice for the month in which the correction was made.  Corrections and adjustments will not be made on the invoice in which the original error occurred.

One check may be issued for multiple locations under one surplus line license; however, the broker should document the payment amount and SLA broker number for each location and include this information with payment remittance.

The current stamping fee rate is 0.18%. It went into effect on 1/1/2023. See Bulletin #1429 for details.

See the Stamping Fee Schedule on the Taxes & Fees page.

Stamping fees are due and payable upon receipt of the invoice.

To pay stamping fee invoices online, select the desired invoices from the Outstanding Invoice tab on the Invoice Statements screen, then click the Pay Stamping Fee button.  Follow the prompts on the subsequent screens and click the Submit Payment button.  

Payments are processed by COB PST on the business day following submission of payment. Only SLIP users with invoice-payment permissions may pay invoices online through SLIP. Contact your Master User to update your permissions.