Idaho Insurance Prelicensing Exam Requirements

Updated February 8, 2024

IDAHO INSURANCE PRELICENSING INFORMATION

Idaho does not require licensing candidates to complete prelicensing education; however, ExamFX highly recommends that you complete an educational course before attempting to take your state’s licensing exam.

WHAT’S IN MY COURSE?

Navigate to ExamFX’s home page and select the line of authority you’re interested in to learn more about our comprehensive insurance training packages.

DON'T FORGET YOUR READINESS EXAM!

ExamFX is so confident in the quality of its material that we offer our customers a first-time pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the first time around, we will refund your money. To qualify for this offer, you must pass our Readiness Exam with a score of 80% to determine maximum exam readiness. While completing this portion of your online course is not required, we highly recommend taking this extra step.

HOW DO I GET MY LICENSE?

Step 1 (optional): Complete an optional prelicensing course that helps prepare you to take and pass your licensing exam.

Step 2: Schedule your exam with your state’s testing provider, Pearson Vue, at least 24 hours prior to your desired examination date. The fastest way to schedule your exam is to do so online with Pearson Vue. You can also schedule your exam over the phone at (877) 540-5825. Your exam may be taken at a physical Pearson Vue examination center or via a remote online proctored exam. Exam fees must be paid at the time of reservation. To change or cancel your testing appointment, you must contact Pearson Vue at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the exam fee.

If you need to reschedule your exam, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to your testing appointment or you will forfeit your examination fee. If you are canceling your appointment, you must do so at least 3 calendar days prior to your appointment. Schedule your appointment here: https://home.pearsonvue.com/id/insurance.

Step 3: Take and pass your state licensing exam. On the day of your appointment, arrive at the test center 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to complete the necessary sign-in procedures. You must bring with you two (2) forms of personal ID (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc.) Both must have your signature, and one of the two must have your photo. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.

The computerized exam is scored immediately upon completion of parts I and II of the exam.

Step 4: After you have passed your insurance examination and have been fingerprinted, apply for your license online via www.sircon.com/idaho or www.nipr.com within 180 days of passing and pay the state licensing fees. Detailed licensing information can be found through the Idaho Department of Insurance.

Step 5: Maintain your license by being aware of your continuing education requirements. Most insurance licenses must be maintained by completing a certain number of credit hours of continuing education each licensing period. ExamFX offers continuing education courses that will help you comply with your state’s requirements. Click here to view your state’s education rules and stay on top of your license.

WHAT WILL MY EXAM BE LIKE?

Your exam experience is dependent on the line of authority you are testing for. Review the exam summaries below. The exam content outlines can be found on the testing provider's website.

The breakdown of testing topics can be found here.

The number of questions on your exam
The time limit
The score that you must achieve to pass the exam

Idaho Life Insurance Examination

86 Total Questions (75 scored, 11 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing score: 70%

Note that the practice tests and the state exam will be broken into two sections: General Knowledge and State Law. You are required to obtain a passing score on each of the two sections of the exam.

Train for your test with our Idaho Life exam prep course.

Idaho Accident and Health Insurance Examination

86 Total Questions (75 scored, 11 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 hours
Passing score: 70%

Train for your test with our Idaho Health exam prep course.

Idaho Property Insurance Examination

80 Total Questions (68 scored, 12 pretest)
Time Limit: 105 minutes
Passing Score: 70%

Idaho Casualty Insurance Examination

83 Total Questions (70 scored, 13 pretest)
Time Limit: 105 minutes
Passing score: 70%

Train for your test with our Idaho Property and Casualty exam prep course.

Idaho Personal Lines Insurance Examination

102 Total Questions (97 scored, 5 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 hours
Passing score: 70%

Train for your test with our Idaho Personal Lines exam prep course.

Idaho Insurance Prelicensing Requirements