License Playbook

How to get an insurance license in Ohio

Every Ohio producer and adjuster license in one place: hours, exams, fees and links, sourced from the Ohio Department of Insurance.

Ohio insurance license requirements

Life (11-44)Accident & Health (11-45)Property & Casualty (11-36 combined)Adjuster
Pre-licensing education20 hours20 hours40 hours—
Exam vendorPSIPSIPSI—
Exam fee$49$49$49—
Questions / time120 min120 min150 · 150 min—
License application fee$10$10$10—
FingerprintsRequired (Ohio BCI + FBI WebCheck); $72.25 if taken at PSI centerRequired (Ohio BCI + FBI WebCheck); $72.25 if taken at PSI centerRequired (Ohio BCI + FBI WebCheck); $72.25 if taken at PSI center—
Continuing education24 hours · 2 years24 hours · 2 years24 hours · 2 years—

Ohio Department of Insurance · checked 2026-10

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Questions

How do I get an insurance license in Ohio?

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 Ohio Department of Insurance.

Does Ohio require a pre-licensing course?

Yes — see the hours for each line in the table.