How to get a New Mexico property & casualty license
Requirements, exam, fees and the order to do things in — from the Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) and the exam handbook.
Step by step
- Study for the exam — New Mexico doesn't require a pre-licensing course for this license, but most first-time candidates take an exam-prep course.
- Schedule and pass the state exam with PSI ($75). Read the candidate handbook.
- Get fingerprinted if required — Required for all residents; cost unverified.
- Apply for the license through NIPR or the Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) ($30).
- Get appointed by an insurance company (agents) and keep up with continuing education — 24 incl. 3 ethics per 2 yrs hours per renewal (license term: 2 years).
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New Mexico Property & Casualty requirements
| Property & Casualty | |
|---|---|
| Pre-licensing education | None required |
| Exam vendor | PSI |
| Exam fee | $75 |
| Questions / time | — |
| License application fee | $30 |
| Fingerprints | Required for all residents; cost unverified verify |
| Continuing education | 24 incl. 3 ethics per 2 yrs hours · 2 years |
Property & Casualty: Combined exam 18-31; Casualty-only 18-29
Minimum age 18. Sources: PSI New Mexico OSI Candidate Information Bulletin (6/4/2026) · NIPR New Mexico resident licensing · OSI PSI Services contract 2026. Checked 2026-10. Values marked verify haven't been confirmed against an official source yet.
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Questions
How long does it take to get a property and casualty insurance license in New Mexico?
New Mexico has no required pre-licensing hours, so many candidates sit the exam within 1–3 weeks of studying. After you pass, license approval usually takes a few days to a few weeks after fingerprints clear.
How much does a New Mexico Property & Casualty license cost?
State fees (exam + application) come to about $105, plus fingerprints and a course if you take one.
Who runs the New Mexico insurance exam?
PSI. Book the exam on the vendor's site after reading the candidate handbook.