To become an insurance agent and sell insurance in Nevada, you need to get licensed. Our step-by-step guide offers detailed instructions for obtaining and maintaining your license. We’ve also included information on renewal and reciprocity so you’ll have everything you need to start an exciting new career as an insurance producer. Keep reading to learn details on the following steps.
- Prepare for the Nevada state insurance exam
- Register for and pass the state exam
- Submit application and background check
- Stay compliant and renew your license
Let’s get started!
#1: Prepare for the Nevada Insurance Agent License State Exam
While the state doesn’t require a pre-licensing course, we highly recommend you take an All-Lines Training Nevada Insurance Exam Prep Course so you’ll be fully prepared to ace the state exam. You have two options when it comes to insurance licenses in Nevada: Property and Casualty or Peronsal Lines. We always recommend getting a Property & Casualty license because it covers more lines of authority, giving you more options to sell.
Every All-Lines course has been rigorously prepared and is regularly updated. Our online classroom allows you to print reference materials, take practice tests, and even create your own quizzes to help with subjects you are struggling with. Once you’re consistently making 90% on your practice tests and passing all the quizzes with flying colors…it’s exam time!
#2: Register for and Pass the Nevada Agent State Exam
When you’re ready to take the exam, register through PearsonVue. Make sure you register for the exam that corresponds to your exam prep course.
- Detailed information on PearsonVue’s testing policies, procedures, and scoring methods are available in the Candidate Handbook
#3: Submit Application and Fingerprints for Your Nevada Insurance License
Once your background check is complete, apply for your license online through Sircon. Make sure you are applying for the insurance license you tested for.
Get a fingerprint background check through an approved vendor. More details can be found on the Nevada DOI website. After applying for a license, upload to the application the Fingerprint Background Waiver, the fingerprint confirmation receipt showing the Transaction Control Number (TCN), and any other required supporting documentation (such as charging and resolution documents for any criminal history).
The criminal history report associated with your digital fingerprints is valid for six months.
#4: Complete Nevada’s Insurance Continuing Education and License Renewal Requirements
Nevada insurance agents are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years. You cannot receive credit for any course more than once in a reporting period. Excess credits will not be applied to your next compliance cycle.
- Three hours must be in ethics/consumer protection.
Nevada agent licenses are renewed every two years on the last day of your birthday month. You can renew your license through Sircon.
Additional Information for Nevada Insurance Agents
Nevada Insurance License Lookup: https://di.nv.gov/ins/f?p=licensing:search
Nevada Insurance Agent Licensing Fees
- All-Lines Training Exam Prep Course: $179
- Application Fee: $185
- Exam Fee: $39/$49
- Fingerprinting Fee: varies depending on location
- Renewal Fee: $185
Nevada Insurance Agent License Reciprocity
Insurance agent and producer license reciprocity refers to a mutual agreement between states that says a producer holding a license in his or her home state can successfully apply for a license in another state without having to take that state’s exam or pre-licensing course.
As an insurance producer, you can apply for a reciprocal license in any other state as long as the license you are applying for covers the same lines of authority. So if you hold a Personal Lines license, for example, you will not qualify for a General Lines reciprocal license.
Your home state license needs to be in good standing, and you will need to apply for the license, pay the fees, and register the licenses with NIPR. But holding multiple licenses will allow you to sell insurance policies across state lines, increasing your customer base and your income.
Nevada Division of Insurance and Financial Institutions Contact Information
Website: https://doi.nv.gov/Licensing/License_Types/Producer/
Mailing Address:
Nevada Division of Insurance
3300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 275
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 775-687-0700
Email: nevada.licensing@doi.nv.gov
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help.
