How to get a Mississippi insurance license

Step 1: Complete an Mississippi Pre-Licensing Insurance Course

To qualify for the Mississippi insurance license exam, you must complete a pre-licensing insurance course that is certified by the Mississippi Insurance Department. Upon passing the pre-licensing course final exam, you will be awarded a Certificate of Course Completion. While Mississippi no longer requires pre-licensing for the life insurance license, this course follows the same comprehensive standards and curriculum as our other state-approved courses.

Our Mississippi pre-licensing insurance courses cover the various insurance concepts, definitions, insurance laws and agent regulations listed on the Mississippi Examination Content Outline. Courses are presented in a clear and concise format and include instructional videos, interactive illustrations, practice exams and student support.

National Online Insurance School is certified by the Mississippi Insurance Department to offer the following courses:

Step 2: Pass the Mississippi Insurance License Exam

Upon successfully completing your pre-licensing insurance course, you must register with Pearson Vue to take your state insurance exam. Exam reservations can be made online at the Pearson Vue website or over the phone at (888) 293-4222.

Expected cost

Insurance Exam Fee: $52.00

About the state exam

• You are required to provide 2 current forms of identification that exactly matches the name on the exam registration at the testing center. The primary identification must be government issued, photo-bearing with a signature and the secondary identification must contain a valid signature. You are not required to present your Certificate of Course Completion.
• Exam times are typically available in the morning, afternoon and early evening on weekdays at various locations throughout the state
• You should arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for check-in procedures. If you arrive late you will not be allowed to take your exam and will forfeit your exam fee.
• Applicants with disabilities should make special arrangements prior to registering for the state exam by contacting the testing administrator at (888) 293-4222
• Passing score is 65%

Review our Insurance License Exam Tips to learn more about the state exam format and the types of questions asked on the exam, as well as additional test-taking tips to help you prepare for your exam day.

Step 3: Complete an Insurance License Application

You can apply for an insurance license through the Vertafore website. Click the button below and follow the steps to complete your application:

1. Click 'Apply for a license' from the menu on the left
2. Click the New Insurance License button within the 'New Insurance Licenses' section
3. Choose 'Resident,' then choose 'Individual,' and click the Continue button
4. Enter your email address
5. Enter your information and choose the state you wish to apply for a license, then click continue
6. Select 'Resident Agent' as your license type and continue
7. Select the types of license(s) you wish to apply for and continue
8. Enter all requested information and submit payment

License qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A resident of the state of Mississippi
• Complete the required pre-licensing course hours for the lines of authority for which you are applying
• Pass the state insurance exam for the lines of authority for which you are applying
• Must not have committed any act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation of license

Expected cost

Application Fee: $100.00