Maryland Insurance Prelicensing Requirements

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Updated October 1, 2024


 

MARYLAND INSURANCE PRELICENSING INFORMATION

Maryland 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, Prometric. The fastest way to schedule your exam is online at Prometric or call (800) 610-1174. Your exam may be taken at a physical Prometric examination center or via a remote online proctored exam. 

To cancel your testing appointment without forfeiting your examination fee you must cancel at least two days in advance of your appointment. You may do so by phone or online.

Step 3: Take and pass your state licensing exam. On the day of your appointment, you must bring with you two valid forms of government-issued identification (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc.), one of which must contain your name and photograph. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.

Security measures are taken at the testing site. Restrictions on what you may bring with you to the testing center, into the testing room, and what you may wear will be enforced. For more detailed information about the security measures that will be taken during your testing appointment, please read and review the candidate bulletin offered at  Prometric.

At the end of your exam, you will receive a notice of completion via email. For questions regarding your exam, contact Prometric.

Step 4: Apply for your license. Maryland resident applicants must use the online application service at NIPR.

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 CE hours each licensing period. ExamFX offers CE 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, but all exams take place by computer. 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.

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

 

Maryland Life Insurance Examination

90 Total Questions (includes 10 unscored, pretest questions)
Time Limit: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%

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Maryland Health and Accident Insurance Examination

90 Total Questions (includes 10 unscored, pretest questions)
Time Limit: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%

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


Maryland Life, Health, and Accident Insurance Examination

140 Total Questions (includes 10 unscored, pretest questions)
Time Limit: 2.5 Hours
Passing Score: 70%

Train for your test with our Maryland Life and Health exam prep course.

 

Maryland Property and Casualty Insurance Examination

130 Total Questions (includes 10 unscored, pretest questions)
Time Limit: 2.5 Hours
Passing Score: 70%

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


Maryland Personal Lines Insurance Examination

110 Total Questions (includes 10 unscored, pretest questions)
Time Limit: 2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%

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


MORE QUESTIONS?

ExamFX recommends that you contact your Department of Insurance or testing center directly.

For licensing:
Maryland Insurance Administration
Producer Licensing Customer Service: (410) 468-2411; (800) 492-6116
Email: [email protected]

For examination questions please contact:
Prometric
Phone: (800) 610-1174
Website: https://www.prometric.com/maryland/insurance

For questions about Remote Proctored exams:
Email: [email protected]


The information displayed above is for informational purposes only. ExamFX is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this page. All steps have been taken to ensure the information relayed on this page is accurate; however, information is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the producer to be compliant per their state's requirements.


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