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 Pearson VUE or call (800) 274-5993. 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 examination fee.

Step 3: All applicants for resident licenses are required to submit fingerprints for a background check when seeking initial licensure.

You may schedule fingerprinting at any of the approved locations here. If you are taking your exam at the Anchorage testing center, they offer fingerprinting services. To make a fingerprinting reservation you will need to schedule online with Pearson VUE. You may do so only after scheduling your examination appointment.

Step 4: 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 a photograph. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.

Candidates who pass all parts of an examination will receive a score report that indicates “pass” only; no numeric score is reported. For those candidates who fail one or more parts of the examination, a separate numeric score for each failed part will be reported.

Step 5: Apply for your license at NIPR and pay the application fee. You must apply for your license within 12 months of passing the exam. If you fail to do so you will be required to retake the exam. More detailed information regarding the licensing process can be found on the Alaska Licensing page for individuals at NIPR.

Step 6: 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.