Idaho Insurance License Classes Online

HOW TO OBTAIN AN IDAHO INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSE

The state of Idaho has no formal pre-licensing education requirement however it is recommended as the prelicensing course is designed to prepare candidates for the State Licensing Examination.

1. Complete the prelicensing course.

• Life Only
• Accident & Health Only
• Casualty Insurance
• Property Insurance
• Personal lines

Course requirements:

• This is a forced progression (locked) state that requires the student to review each lesson and pass each of the chapter quiz before moving onto the next section/chapter.
• Assessments on key topics throughout the course must be successfully passed with a minimum score of 70% before moving onto the next chapter.

1. Schedule the Idaho State examination.

• Registration must be completed online on Pearson VUE website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/id/insurance
• Candidates must pass two (2) state examinations for each line of authority (Life/Health/Property/Casualty): the general knowledge exam and the state-designated exam.
• Exam fee – $60

Online proctored exams:

• You must check the compatibility of your computer before registering for the exam. https://home.pearsonvue.com/id/insurance/onvue
• If your computer is not compatible with the online software, you will need to schedule your examination at Pearson Vue test center.

Limitation on repeat examinations:

• Candidates taking a major line (Life/Health/Property/Casualty) examination and who fail any part (General Portion or State Portion) will need to retake only the part that was failed. Both parts must be passed within 180 days (6 months) of passing one part of the exam.
• There is no limit on the number of attempts, but if a candidate fails to pass both portions of the examination within 180 days they will be required to retake all portions again.

1. Pass your state exam

• Take advantage of the cram courses (Prep Review and Exam Simulator) within your prelicensing course during the waiting period.
• Prep Review Course: This part of the training features content “boiled down to the essence” of the state exam. Chapters have only a few pages of material, but the content must be mastered to pass. Instructionally designed to teach individuals how to pass, most study effort should be invested here. Chapter exams are substantially larger (50+ questions), providing exposure to the types of questions seen on the state exam.
• Exam Simulator: These special exams are designed to gauge content retention levels. Important: Only take the Exam Simulators after the Prep Review Course has been successfully completed. It ensures these questions will be “fresh in the mind”.
• On the day of testing, you must present two (2) forms of identification bearing your signature, one of which must be a valid government issued photo id.

1. Submit your Fingerprints

• The state of Idaho requires fingerprinting.
• Fingerprints must be done through PSI testing center only.
• Fingerprints are first come first serve basis.
• Fingerprint Fee: $80
• Fingerprints are valid for 6 months

1. Apply for license

• Submit license application online through NIPR www.nipr.com or SIRCON www.sircon.com/idaho
• Application fee $80
• If you answer “Yes” to a background question on the application, submit your written statement accompanied by corresponding court documents (printouts from a court’s web site are not acceptable) as part of your NIPR electronic license application using the Attachments Warehouse
• If you need to submit other additional documents as part of your NIPR electronic license application, use the Attachments Warehouse

Pearson Vue Exam Outlines

Producer Licensing Checklist:

Governing Agency

Name: Idaho Department of Insurance

Phone: 208-334-4250

Website: https://doi.idaho.gov/

Address: 700 W. State Street, Floor 3

Boise, ID 83720-0043

Mailing Address:

Idaho Department of Insurance

PO Box 83720

Boise, ID 83720-0043