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Click on your state below to view detailed prelicensing information and exam requirements. Select a state by dropdown or from map to view state requirements. Illinois ## Illinois Insurance Prelicensing Information Reviewed October 2, 2026 This information is for pre-licensing. If you want to know the continuing education requirements, visit [Continuing Education Requirements](/en/ce-state-requirements/illinois). ### License requirements by line of authority This guide covers initial resident individual insurance producer licensing for Life and Accident & Health (A&H) and Property & Casualty (P&C) in Illinois. The selected line of authority determines the education, exam, fingerprint, application, and appointment steps; it is not a guide to nonresident licenses, renewals, agencies, adjusters, or brokers. #### Resident insurance producer — Life and Accident & Health 1. ##### Education Complete 20 hours of approved prelicensing education for each requested Life or Accident & Health line. At least 7.5 hours must be classroom or webinar instruction; a combined Life/A&H request is 40 hours. 2. ##### Exam For each requested Illinois line, pass both the General and State examinations through Pearson VUE after completing the required education; the two exams must be passed within 90 days of each other. Wait five days after passing before submitting the online NIPR application. 3. ##### Experience No general prior employment requirement is listed for the standard resident individual producer route in the cited state requirements. A professional designation, degree, or recent out-of-state license can change education or exam eligibility; those are exceptions, not a blanket experience prerequisite. 4. ##### Application Be at least 18, meet the state resident address requirement, choose each line of authority, submit the resident individual producer application through the state’s designated channel (NIPR when available), pay fees, answer background questions, and complete any fingerprint or criminal-history step required by the state. Do not solicit, negotiate, or sell until the license and any required appointment are active. Illinois requires the online application after the exam and its current instructions include a five-day wait before the NIPR application. **Good to know:** Scope: initial resident individual producer licensing for Life/A&H and Property/Casualty. This guide excludes nonresident licensing, renewals and continuing education, agencies, adjusters, brokers, and most title, surplus-lines, variable, and limited-line exceptions unless a note states otherwise. Recheck the linked state instructions before enrollment because hours, fees, background rules, appointments, and waivers can change. #### Resident insurance producer — Property and Casualty 1. ##### Education Complete 20 hours of approved prelicensing education for each requested Property or Casualty line. At least 7.5 hours must be classroom or webinar instruction; a combined Property/Casualty request is 40 hours. Motor Vehicle has a separate 12.5-hour course with 5 classroom hours. 2. ##### Exam For each requested Illinois line, pass both the General and State examinations through Pearson VUE after completing the required education; the two exams must be passed within 90 days of each other. Wait five days after passing before submitting the online NIPR application. 3. ##### Experience No general prior employment requirement is listed for the standard resident individual producer route in the cited state requirements. A professional designation, degree, or recent out-of-state license can change education or exam eligibility; those are exceptions, not a blanket experience prerequisite. 4. ##### Application Be at least 18, meet the state resident address requirement, choose each line of authority, submit the resident individual producer application through the state’s designated channel (NIPR when available), pay fees, answer background questions, and complete any fingerprint or criminal-history step required by the state. Do not solicit, negotiate, or sell until the license and any required appointment are active. Illinois requires the online application after the exam and its current instructions include a five-day wait before the NIPR application. **Good to know:** Scope: initial resident individual producer licensing for Life/A&H and Property/Casualty. This guide excludes nonresident licensing, renewals and continuing education, agencies, adjusters, brokers, and most title, surplus-lines, variable, and limited-line exceptions unless a note states otherwise. Recheck the linked state instructions before enrollment because hours, fees, background rules, appointments, and waivers can change. ### Official sources Requirements change. Confirm the details with these official sources before you apply. - [NIPR — Illinois resident individual licensing requirements(opens in a new tab)](https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/illinois-resident-licensing-individual)nipr.com - [Illinois Department of Insurance — Become a resident producer(opens in a new tab)](https://idoi.illinois.gov/producers/licensescertificationsfaqs/become-resident-producer.html)idoi.illinois.gov - [NAIC — Producer licensing overview(opens in a new tab)](https://content.naic.org/insurance-topics/producer-licensing)content.naic.org ### How to Complete Your EducUp Prelicensing Education Course? Illinois requires 20 hours of prelicensing education for each line of authority and 7.5 of those hours must be completed in a classroom or web class. To earn your certificate of completion: Illinois requires 20 hours of prelicensing education for each line of authority and 7.5 of those hours must be completed in a classroom or web class. To earn your certificate of completion: - Read every chapter and take the end-of-chapter quiz. - Score 70% or better on each chapter quiz before progressing to the next chapter. - Attend the required 7.5 hours per line classroom/web education portion of the course. - Complete and pass the Certificate Exam with a score of 70% or better. Your exam will be based on the Illinois exam outline, which can be found in [PearsonVUE's Candidate Handbook](https://www.pearsonvue.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/publications/121400.pdf). ### Exam Information Exam Information Your exam experience is dependent on the line of authority you are testing for. Review the exam summaries below. The exam content outlines can be found on the testing provider's website. The breakdown of testing topics can [be found here](https://www.pearsonvue.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/publications/121402.pdf). The number of questions on your exam The time limit The score that you must achieve to pass the exam Important: The Practice Exam and the Certificate Exam in your course will be divided into two sections: General Knowledge and State Law. You are required to achieve a passing score on each of the two sections of the Certificate Exam to obtain your certificate of completion. In order to obtain a license, you are required to pass two individual state examinations: General Knowledge Examination and State Law Examination. #### Illinois [Life](https://educup.com/courses/details/Illinois-Life--Health-Exam-Prep?state=Illinois) Insurance Examination Questions94 Total Questions (81 scored, 13 pretest) Time Limit85 Minutes for General Knowledge Exam and 50 Minutes for State Law Exam Passing Score70% Train for your test with our Illinois [Life](https://educup.com/courses/details/Illinois-Life--Health-Exam-Prep?state=Illinois) exam prep course. #### Illinois Accident and [Health](https://educup.com/courses/details/Illinois-Life--Health-Exam-Prep?state=Illinois) Insurance Examination Questions102 Total Questions (89 scored, 13 pretest) Time Limit80 Minutes for General Knowledge Exam and 55 Minutes for State Law Exam Passing Score70% Train for your test with our Illinois [Health](https://educup.com/courses/details/Illinois-Life--Health-Exam-Prep?state=Illinois) exam prep course. #### Illinois Property Insurance Examination Questions92 Total Questions (80 scored, 12 pretest) Time Limit85 Minutes for General Knowledge Exam and 50 Minutes for State Law Exam Passing Score70% #### Illinois Casualty Insurance Examination Questions99 Total Questions (87 scored, 12 pretest) Time Limit80 Minutes for General Knowledge Exam and 55 Minutes for State Law Exam Passing Score70% Train for your test with our Illinois [Property and Casualty](https://educup.com/courses/details/Illinois-PC-Exam-Prep?state=Illinois) exam prep course. ### Contact Information Contact Information More Questions? EducUp recommends that you contact your Department of Insurance or testing center directly. #### For licensing questions: Illinois Department of Insurance 320 West Washington Street Springfield, IL 62767 Phone: (217) 782-6366 [Website](https://idoi.illinois.gov) #### For questions about the examination: Pearson VUE/Illinois Insurance 5601 Green Valley Dr. Bloomington, MN 55437 Phone: (800) 274-0402 [Website](https://www.pearsonvue.com) Email: [pearsonvuecustomerservice@pearson.com](mailto:pearsonvuecustomerservice@pearson.com) State Insurance Prelicensing Requirements ### Ready to start Your Illinois Insurance Prelicensing Information Insurance Career? Register for your Illinois Insurance Prelicensing Information insurance prelicensing exam prep course today. [Register Now](/en/pre-licensing?state=Illinois "EducUp") ### Quick Answers 01 #### What do I need to get an insurance license in Illinois? This guide covers initial resident individual insurance producer licensing for Life and Accident & Health (A&H) and Property & Casualty (P&C) in Illinois. The selected line of authority determines the education, exam, fingerprint, application, and appointment steps; it is not a guide to nonresident licenses, renewals, agencies, adjusters, or brokers. 02 #### What education is required for Resident insurance producer — Life and Accident & Health? Complete 20 hours of approved prelicensing education for each requested Life or Accident & Health line. At least 7.5 hours must be classroom or webinar instruction; a combined Life/A&H request is 40 hours. 03 #### What exam is required for Resident insurance producer — Life and Accident & Health? For each requested Illinois line, pass both the General and State examinations through Pearson VUE after completing the required education; the two exams must be passed within 90 days of each other. Wait five days after passing before submitting the online NIPR application. 04 #### What education is required for Resident insurance producer — Property and Casualty? Complete 20 hours of approved prelicensing education for each requested Property or Casualty line. At least 7.5 hours must be classroom or webinar instruction; a combined Property/Casualty request is 40 hours. Motor Vehicle has a separate 12.5-hour course with 5 classroom hours. 05 #### What exam is required for Resident insurance producer — Property and Casualty? For each requested Illinois line, pass both the General and State examinations through Pearson VUE after completing the required education; the two exams must be passed within 90 days of each other. Wait five days after passing before submitting the online NIPR application. 🛈 The information displayed above is for informational purposes only. EducUp is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this page. All steps have been taken to ensure the information relayed on this page is accurate; however, information is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the producer to be compliant per their state's requirements. [Licensing requirements for other industries in Illinois](/en/pre-licensing-requirements/illinois) ## Understanding Insurance Licensing ### Prelicensing Education Some states require completing approved education courses before taking the licensing exam. ### State Licensing Exam Pass your state's insurance licensing examination to demonstrate your knowledge. ### Background Check Most states require fingerprinting and a criminal background check for licensing. ### Continuing Education Maintain your license by completing required continuing education credits each period. [![EducUp](/_amplify/image?url=%2Fimg%2Flogo-white-tm.svg&w=360&h=60&q=80 "EducUp")](/) EducUp makes professional education easy, engaging, and fun. 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