How to get an insurance license in Illinois
Every Illinois producer and adjuster license in one place: hours, exams, fees and links, sourced from the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Illinois insurance license requirements
| Life | Accident & Health | Property & Casualty (separate Property and Casualty lines) | Adjuster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing education | 20 hours | 20 hours | 20 per line verify | — |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE | Pearson VUE | Pearson VUE | — |
| Exam fee | $92 (covers both general + state exams) | $92 (general + state) | $92 per line | — |
| Questions / time | 81 scored (50 general + 31 state) + pretest · 125 min | 89 scored (50 + 39) + pretest · 130 min | Property 80 (50+30); Casualty 87 (50+37) scored · 125 (P) / 130 (C) min | — |
| License application fee | $180 verify | $180 verify | $180 verify | — |
| Fingerprints | Not required verify | Not required verify | Not required verify | — |
| Continuing education | 24 hours · 2 years | 24 hours · 2 years | 24 hours · 2 years | — |
Illinois Department of Insurance · checked 2026-10
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Questions
How do I get an insurance license in Illinois?
Pick the line (life & health, property & casualty or adjuster), complete any required pre-licensing course, pass the state exam with Pearson VUE, get fingerprinted if required and apply through NIPR or the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Does Illinois require a pre-licensing course?
Yes — see the hours for each line in the table.