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How to Get Your Delaware Insurance License

Are you interested in becoming an insurance agent? Anyone who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance in the state of Delaware must be licensed. The information below applies to the Property & Casualty and Life & Health licensing exams and process.

Step 1: Study and Prepare to Pass the State Exam

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Step 2: Register, Take & Pass the State Exam

Licensing exams are provided by Pearson VUE. To register or make a reservation to take an exam, contact Pearson VUE at https://home.pearsonvue.com/de/insurance or 800-274-0455.

Fee: The examination fee must be paid at the time of reservation. Payment will not be accepted at the test center. Examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates are responsible for knowing the proper examination fees.

Identification: Candidate must present two (2) forms of current signature identification. The primary identification must be government-issued and photo-bearing with a signature, and the secondary identification must contain a valid signature. Identification must be in English.

Pass or Fail: When candidates complete the examination, they will receive a score report marked “pass” or “fail.” Candidates who pass the examination will receive a score report that includes information on how to apply for a license.

Step 3: Apply for a License

After passing the state licensing examination, you can apply for your license by contacting the State of Delaware Department of Insurance. For more information regarding obtaining a license go to https://insurance.delaware.gov/

To obtain a Licensing Information Bulletin, go to the Pearson VUE website at http://www.pearsonvue.com

Step 4: Criminal Background Checks & Fingerprints

The State of Delaware requires that all insurance license applicants provide fingerprints prior to licensing. Giving your fingerprints will initiate a background check. If you have any prior misdemeanors or felonies, this may affect the outcome of your licensing efforts.

Scheduling: You must schedule your fingerprinting appointment with the Delaware State Police at 302-739-2528. Tell them that you are getting your fingerprints for a Delaware insurance license and that you need both state and FBI background checks run.

Fee: The fee for fingerprinting is $75. When it is complete, they will send the results directly to the Department of Insurance.

For more information on this topic, call the Delaware Department of Insurance at 302-674-7390 or email the Insurance Department at Licensing@state.de.us.

More Information

For more information about insurance licensing in Delaware, go to:

Delaware Department of Insurance website

Delaware Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook

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