State Insurance Prelicensing
Requirements

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 online with your state’s testing provider, PSI. The fastest way to schedule your exam is to do so online at PSI Exams or call (855) 340-3905. Your exam may be taken at a physical PSI examination center or via a remote online proctored exam. Exam fees must be paid at the time of reservation.

If you need to reschedule your exam, you must do so at least 24 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 three (3) calendar days prior to your appointment.

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

Security measures are taken for all testing methods. 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 PSI.

When candidates complete the examination, they will receive a score report marked “pass” or “fail.” Candidates who pass the examination will receive a score report that includes information on how to apply for a license.

You must pass your examination before being fingerprinted. Applicants need to pass both sections of the test before they are fingerprinted. Your score will be given to you immediately following the completion of the examination.

If you fail one portion of the exam, you will need to reschedule with PSI to take the portion of the test you did not pass. If you pass, you can be fingerprinted at that time. Click here for more information regarding fingerprinting locations.

Step 4: Apply for your license at NIPR within 12 months of passing the examination.

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 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.