Above is an expectations chart for completing the online course to receive your insurance license. Statistics show that the faster you complete the course, the higher your chance of you passing the exam. It’s in your best interest to complete the course within 5 days. Plan to spend an average of 4 hours per day for 5 days.
We recommend scheduling your state exam right away. Why? Because that will give you a timeline of when you have to complete your course. For example, if you schedule your exam in one week from now. you will complete the course within 5-7 days.
All states require a background check for insurance licensing. The timeline and procedure for each state are specific and can vary greatly. See your state information below to establish how to get the background check started immediately as well as any other state-specific requirements.
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Washington DC
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
California
Alaska
Hawaii
24-48 hrs after passing the state-issued exam, you will be eligible to apply for a license. Visit the National Insurance Producers Registry (NIPR) to apply and request a copy of your life insurance license for download. Click the picture below to access