How to get a Texas insurance license

Step 1: Prepare with a Texas Pre-Licensing Insurance Course

Our Texas pre-licensing insurance courses cover the various insurance concepts, definitions, insurance laws and agent regulations listed on the Texas 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 provides the following pre-licensing insurance courses in Texas:

Step 2: Pass the Texas Insurance License Exam

Once you are prepared to sit for your state exam, you must register to take it with Pearson Vue, the state's testing administrator. Registration must occur at least 24 hours in advance of the date in which you intend to sit for your state exam. Exam reservations can be made online at the Pearson Vue website or over the phone at (888) 754-7667.

Expected cost

$43.00 for General Lines - Life, Accident & Health

$33.00 for Life

About the state exam

• You are required to provide two current forms of identification at the testing center. The name on the identification must exactly match the name on the registration. The primary identification must be government-issued and photo-bearing with a signature, such as a driver's license, state identification card, military ID, passport, or alien registration card (green card, permanent resident visa). The secondary identification must contain a valid signature and must not be expired, such as a Social Security Card, debit card (ATM), credit card, or any form of primary identification. Identification must be in English.
• 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 before registering for the state exam by visiting the Pearson Vue test accommodations page. You may contact the Pearson Vue ADA Coordinator at accommodationspearsonvue@pearson.com if you have additional questions concerning test accommodations.
• Passing score is 70%

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

Step 3: Submit Electronic Fingerprints

You must schedule an appointment to submit electronic fingerprints to complete a background check. Fingerprints are required by the Texas Department of Insurance to ensure that applicants do not have a disqualifying criminal or social services background that would prevent them from being a licensed insurance agent.

Resident candidates taking an insurance exam for the first time must be fingerprinted; however, if you have already submitted electronic fingerprints for a previous insurance exam and continue to hold that active license, you may not be required to submit a new set of fingerprints. You can visit the Texas Department of Insurance for additional details regarding fingerprint requirements and instructions.

Expected cost

Electronic Fingerprints Fee: $43.00

Step 4: 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
Complete an Online Application

License qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A resident of the state of Texas
• 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: $50.00