Indiana Department of Insurance Application Walkthrough

Indiana's license application process has four sequential steps — PLE, Pearson VUE exam, fingerprinting, and Sircon/NIPR application — with a firm 6-month window tying them together. The Ivy Tech Community College exam partnership and the fingerprint requirement through Gemalto are the most distinctive logistical features. Here's a precise walkthrough.

The IN Licensing Sequence

Complete PLE (20 hours/line; Certificate valid 6 months)

Schedule and pass Pearson VUE exam ($69; 70%; 48-hr retake wait)

Complete Gemalto fingerprinting (~$47.35)

Submit Sircon or NIPR application ($40 + $5.60)

Apply within 6 months of PLE completion AND exam passing

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

STEP 1: Choose Your Line(s) of Authority

STEP 2: Complete PLE

Enroll in IDOI-approved course (searchable at sircon.com/Indiana). Complete sequentially; pass final exam at 70%+. Complete Affidavit of Completion; download Certificate of Completion. Certificates valid 6 months. Course completion reported to Sircon daily. Roster fee: $4.00.

STEP 3: Schedule and Take Pearson VUE Exam

Go to pearsonvue.com/in/insurance or call (866) 895-0496. Create account (first-time users). Select exam. Choose:

Pearson VUE test center

Ivy Tech Community College campus

OnVUE remote (first attempt only; compatibility check at home.pearsonvue.com/in/insurance/onvue)

Military site (worldwide)

Pay $69 exam fee at time of reservation. Schedule at least 24 hours in advance.

Exam day: Bring one government-issued photo ID + Certificate of Completion (electronic copy on mobile device allowed). Arrive 30 minutes early.

If fail: Wait 48 hours; reschedule in-person only.

STEP 4: Complete Gemalto Fingerprinting (~$47.35)

After passing exam, complete electronic fingerprint-based background check through Gemalto (Thales/IDEMIA). Results forwarded to IDOI.

STEP 5: Submit Application

Go to sircon.com/indiana or nipr.com

Complete NIPR Uniform Individual Application

Pay $40 state fee + $5.60 transaction fee

Include work authorization documentation if applicable (email to [email protected])

Submit within 6 months of PLE completion AND passing exam

Costs Summary

5 Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I complete fingerprinting before or after the exam? The standard recommendation is to complete fingerprinting after passing the exam, before or alongside the application submission. Verify current IDOI sequencing at in.gov/idoi — the exact timing relative to application submission may vary, but fingerprint results must be received by IDOI for license issuance.
• What is the OnVUE remote exam option and can I use it for retakes? OnVUE allows first-attempt candidates to take the Pearson VUE exam from a private room at home using a computer, webcam, and stable internet. Check compatibility at home.pearsonvue.com/in/insurance/onvue. If you fail, all retakes must be taken in-person at a Pearson VUE or Ivy Tech location — OnVUE is not available for retakes.
• Why is the 6-month window both from PLE completion AND exam passing? Indiana's 6-month window ensures that the entire licensing sequence (PLE → exam → application) is completed within a continuous window, not just the exam. The PLE certificate is valid for 6 months; you must also apply within 6 months of passing the exam. This means completing all steps promptly without extended delays between any stage.
• What is the $4.00 roster fee? Indiana's PLE providers collect a $4.00 roster fee from candidates during enrollment. This fee covers the administrative cost of reporting course completion to Sircon. It's collected by the provider (not IDOI or Sircon directly) during the enrollment process.
• How does Indiana's $40 application fee compare to other states? Indiana's $40 per-license application fee is among the lowest of comparison states — Maryland charges $54; Minnesota charges $50/line + $20 technology fee; Colorado charges $47/line. However, Indiana also has a fingerprinting fee (~$47.35) that Maryland (no fingerprinting) and Colorado (no fingerprinting) do not charge.

Apply for Your Indiana License Confidently

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