Licensing requirements
Tennessee
Everything you need to get your insurance producer license in Tennessee — exams are run by Pearson.
Exam fee
$55
Application fee
$50
Fingerprints
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CE per renewal
24 hrs
Step by step
Your path to a license
- 1
Choose Your Line of Authority
- 2
Schedule the Tennessee State Examination
- 3
Pass the State Exam
- 4
Submit Fingerprints
On IdentoGO pick Tennessee → Digital Fingerprinting → "Don't know your service code" → Department of Commerce and Insurance → Insurance Producer. Do this at least 2 business days before applying on NIPR.
- 5
Apply for License
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.
Only needed if you sell those products.
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#1 Combined Exam Savings
Candidates can take a combined Life and Accident & Health exam for $80, which is more cost-effective than taking the two single-line exams separately for $55 each.
#2 Application Timing
Applicants must wait at least 48 hours after passing their examination before submitting their license application electronically.
Official sites
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Requirements change, and portal sites may add their own transaction fees. Always confirm with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance before you apply.