How to get an insurance license in Arkansas
Every Arkansas producer and adjuster license in one place: hours, exams, fees and links, sourced from the Arkansas Insurance Department.
Arkansas insurance license requirements
| Life | Accident & Health | Property & Casualty | Adjuster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing education | 20 hours | 20 hours | 40 hours | — |
| Exam vendor | PSI | PSI | PSI | PSI |
| Exam fee | $50 | $50 | $50 | $40 |
| Questions / time | 150 min | 150 min | 210 min | 90 min |
| License application fee | $15 application (NIPR $20 per PSI bulletin) | $15 application | $15 application | $55 application |
| Fingerprints | Arkansas State Police criminal background check required (ark.org link); fee paid to ASP, amount unverified verify | Arkansas State Police criminal background check required (ark.org link); fee paid to ASP, amount unverified verify | Arkansas State Police criminal background check required (ark.org link); fee paid to ASP, amount unverified verify | Arkansas State Police criminal background check required (ark.org link); fee paid to ASP, amount unverified verify |
| Continuing education | 24 incl. 3 ethics per 2 yrs hours · Perpetual license; appointments renew annually June 1 | 24 incl. 3 ethics per 2 yrs hours · Perpetual | 24 incl. 3 ethics per 2 yrs hours · Perpetual | — |
Arkansas Insurance Department · checked 2026-10
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Questions
How do I get an insurance license in Arkansas?
Pick the line (life & health, property & casualty or adjuster), complete any required pre-licensing course, pass the state exam with PSI, get fingerprinted if required and apply through NIPR or the Arkansas Insurance Department.
Does Arkansas require a pre-licensing course?
Yes — see the hours for each line in the table.