North Dakota
North Dakota Insurance Prelicensing Requirements
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How to Obtain a North Dakota Insurance License
Becoming a licensed insurance agent in North Dakota requires completing several essential steps, including prelicensing education, passing the state exam, completing fingerprinting, and applying for your license. This guide outlines each step in detail to help you navigate the licensing process efficiently.
Step 1: Fulfill Prelicensing Education Requirements
Before taking the North Dakota insurance licensing exam, you should complete a state-approved prelicensing education course. The course will prepare you for the licensing exam and cover essential industry knowledge and state regulations. A.D. Banker offers multiple course formats, including online, self-study, classroom, and webinars.
Step 2: Pass the Licensing Exam
Once you complete the prelicensing education, you must pass the North Dakota insurance licensing exam.
Exam Details:
- Administered by: PSI
- Register online at: PSI Exams or call (855) 340-3905
- Format: Computer-based, multiple-choice
- Passing Score: 70% or higher
- Exam Results: Provided immediately after completion
- Exam Fees: Must be paid at the time of reservation with a valid credit card
Exam Length & Question Breakdown:
| Exam Name | Time Limit | Total Questions |
| Life and Annuity | 150 min | 110 |
| Accident and Health | 150 min | 110 |
| Property | 150 min | 110 |
| Casualty | 150 min | 110 |
| Personal Lines | 150 min | 110 |
Exam Policies:
- Arrive 30 minutes early at the test center to verify identification and complete security checks.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the name used to register for the exam.
- No personal items, including cell phones, wallets, or watches, are allowed in the testing room.
- The exam contains “pre-test” questions that do not affect your score.
- PSI notifies the North Dakota Department of Insurance of your exam results within 48 hours of passing.
Step 3: Get Fingerprinted
After passing your exam, you must complete fingerprinting for a background check, as required by the state. Fingerprinting can be completed at PSI testing centers or law enforcement centers.
Fingerprinting Exemptions:
- You are adding a line of authority to an existing resident North Dakota producer license.
- You are reinstating a license that expired within the last 12 months.
For complete fingerprinting details, refer to the PSI candidate information bulletin.
Step 4: Apply for Your Insurance License
After passing the state exam and completing fingerprinting, you must apply for your insurance license.
Application Process:
- Submit your application via NIPR.
- Pay the required licensing fee.
- Check the status of your application on the North Dakota Department of Insurance website.
Contact Information
North Dakota Department of Insurance:
- Phone: (701) 328-2440
- Website: www.nd.gov/ndins
PSI Exams (Testing Provider):
- Phone: (855) 340-3905
- Website: PSI Exams
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Disclaimer
The information provided here is based on current North Dakota state regulations and may be subject to updates. We strive for accuracy but recommend verifying requirements with the North Dakota Department of Insurance for the latest licensing details.