Licensing requirements
North Carolina
Everything you need to get your insurance producer license in North Carolina — exams are run by Pearson.
Exam fee
$45
Application fee
$44
Fingerprints
$38
CE per renewal
24 hrs
Heads up
the source renewal section lists $109 but does not clearly distinguish license classes; verify before applying to ordinary producers.
Step by step
Your path to a license
- 1
Choose Your Line of Authority
- 2
Apply for your License
- 3
Schedule the North Carolina State Examination
- 4
Pass the State Exam
- 5
Submit your Fingerprints
Pick the insurance producer / Department of Insurance service when you book so results go to the right place.
Pre-licensing education
No general course requirement reported by the source.
Product training
LTC initial 8 hours; LTC refresher 4 hours; Annuity initial 4 hours; Flood initial 3 hours; Flood refresher 3 hours.
Only needed if you sell those products.
Heads up
Things people miss in North Carolina
#1 Application-before-exam requirement
You must submit your license application through the official licensing portal before you are eligible to schedule or take your state exam.
#2 Fingerprinting process
Unlike most states, North Carolina requires you to get fingerprinted by local law enforcement rather than a commercial vendor.
#3 Exam authorization
After applying, you will receive a Candidate ID and exam authorization; test centers will not allow you to test without these credentials.
Official sites
Direct links
Requirements change, and portal sites may add their own transaction fees. Always confirm with the North Carolina Department of Insurance before you apply.