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Pre-licensing Education
It is recommended by the Illinois Division of Insurance that the applicant complete their prelicensing education before taking the examination. Confirmation of completion of the prelicensing education from the education provider must be received by the Division of Insurance before they will issue a license.

The purpose of the state-mandated prelicensing education program is to prepare the candidate for the examination and his/her future insurance career.

To obtain information on state-approved prelicensing education providers, candidates may contact the Division of Insurance visit the Division’s Web site at: http://www.idfpr.com/DOI/Producer/Producer_EducatorLookup.asp

Obtaining a License
The following licensing requirements must be met before the Division of Insurance will issue a license.

• Fulfill the prelicensing education requirements (as reported to the Division by an education provider)

• Pass the required examination

• Complete the NAIC Uniform application

• Pay the $180 license fee (for new two-year license) by check or money order. Cash will not be accepted at the Division of Insurance.

• A surety bond must be maintained in the candidate’s possession, if required

Applicants may receive further information by visiting the Agents/Brokers tab on the Division's web site at:

The Illinois Department of Insurance

Electronic License Application and Instructions
The license application will be completed electronically on the examination system just before the candidate begins the examination.

When a passing grade is achieved, candidates will receive a score report reflecting the responses given, as well as instructions on submitting the NAIC Uniform application to the Illinois Division of Insurance.

A subsequent application need not be submitted by those who already hold an Illinois producer license, or who have already submitted an application for a license to the Division of Insurance, when they pass an examination for additional lines. Once the Division has been notified that the candidate has passed the additional tests, and has been notified by the education provider that prelicensing education has been completed, it will automatically update the license record and send an amended license, which will include the additional authority.