Kansas License Requirements
Kansas Insurance License Requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know to get and keep your Kansas insurance license — hours, exam, fingerprinting, renewal, and state-specific rules.
Kansas Insurance License Requirements at a Glance
Key facts for getting and maintaining your Kansas insurance license.
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Residency Requirement | Must be a resident of Kansas |
| Prelicensing Hours (Life) | None required (optional) |
| Prelicensing Hours (Health) | None required (optional) |
| Prelicensing Hours (Life & Health Combined) | None required (optional) |
| Exam Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Fee | $67 |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Application Fee | $40 |
| Background Check Cost | $60 |
| Fingerprinting Required | Yes |
| CE Hours Required | 18 hours every 2 years |
| Ethics CE Hours | 3 hours |
| Renewal Deadline | Last day of birth month (every 2 years) |
| License Duration | 2 years |
| Special Training Required | No |
| Total Cost Estimate | $350-500 estimated total cost |
| Total Licensing Time | 2-4 weeks |
Not a Kansas resident? Producers licensed in another state can also be licensed in Kansas via reciprocity — see our Non-Resident Insurance License guide.
How to Get Your Kansas Insurance License
Follow these five steps to go from zero to licensed in Kansas.
Complete Prelicensing Education
Prelicensing education status for Kansas: None required (optional). Check with the Kansas Insurance Department for current requirements.
Browse Kansas Prelicensing Courses →Apply for Your License & Get ATT
Submit your application through NIPR and upload your Tax Clearance to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse The application fee is $40. Processing typically takes 3-5 business days.
You must receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) before you can schedule your exam.
Apply for Your Kansas License →Complete Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting required through KS DOI, DCF locations, local law enforcement, Pearson VUE, or KBI (Code: KS920161Z)
Schedule and Pass the State Exam
The Kansas insurance licensing exam is administered by Pearson VUE. The exam fee is $67, and you'll need a passing score of 70%. Schedule your exam online after receiving your Authorization to Test (ATT).
Schedule Your Exam with Pearson VUE →Get Appointed and Start Selling
Once your Kansas insurance license is issued, you must be appointed by an insurance carrier before you can sell their products. Each carrier you work with will submit an appointment request to the Kansas Insurance Department. Appointments are typically processed within a few business days, and there is no additional exam required. Your sponsoring agency or carrier will guide you through this process.
Kansas Fingerprinting Requirements
Fingerprinting required through KS DOI, DCF locations, local law enforcement, Pearson VUE, or KBI (Code: KS920161Z)
Name Match Requirement
Your name on the exam registration, course enrollment, and license application must match your government-issued ID exactly. Any discrepancies — including middle names, suffixes, or maiden names — can cause delays in your license application.
Kansas CE Renewal Requirements
To keep your Kansas insurance license active, you must complete continuing education every 2 years. Here are the details:
18 hours
Total CE Hours
3 hours
Ethics Hours Required
2 years
Renewal Period
Last day of birth month (every 2 years)
Renewal Deadline
$66
CE Package Price
KID
Regulatory Body
Kansas Insurance Licensing Laws & Regulations
Legal citations and statutory references governing insurance licensing in Kansas.
Insurance Code
Kansas Statutes Annotated, Chapter 40 – InsuranceView Statute
Prelicensing Education
N/A — not required
Examination Requirements
K.S.A. 40-4905(b)(4)
Age Requirements
K.S.A. § 40-4905(b)(1)
Background Check
K.S.A. Sec. 40-4905(h)(1)
Fingerprinting
K.S.A. § 40-4905(h)(1)
License Application
K.S.A. § 40-4905(b)
CE Requirements
Kan. Stat. Ann. 40-4902 and 40-4903
CE Ethics
K.S.A. §40-4903(c)
Administrative Code
Agency 40 - Insurance DepartmentView Statute
Provider Regulation
Kansas Administrative Regulation 40-7-20a
Kansas Insurance License Requirements — FAQs
How long does it take to get a Kansas insurance license?
Most candidates complete the Kansas insurance licensing process in 2-4 weeks. This includes completing prelicensing education, passing the state exam, fingerprinting (if required), and waiting for license approval after submitting your application.
What happens if my name doesn't match my ID in Kansas?
Your name on the exam registration, course enrollment, and license application must match your government-issued ID exactly. Any discrepancies — including middle names, suffixes, or maiden names — can cause delays in your license application.
Where do I get fingerprinted in Kansas?
Fingerprinting required through KS DOI, DCF locations, local law enforcement, Pearson VUE, or KBI (Code: KS920161Z)
Can I transfer my insurance license from another state to Kansas?
Reciprocal licensing is available for producers licensed in good standing in their home state. No exam, pre-licensing education, or certification letter is required.
How much does a Kansas insurance license cost?
The total cost to get your Kansas insurance license typically falls in the $350-500 estimated total cost range. This includes: prelicensing course fees, the exam fee ($67), the state application fee ($40), and the background check cost ($60). Individual costs vary based on the line of authority you choose.
What are the Kansas CE requirements?
Kansas requires licensed insurance agents to complete 18 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours of ethics training. Renewal deadline: Last day of birth month (every 2 years). JustInsurance offers state-approved CE packages starting at $66.
Does Kansas require you to apply before scheduling the insurance exam?
Yes. Kansas is an application-before-exam state. You must submit your license application through NIPR and receive authorization from the Kansas Insurance Department before you can schedule your exam with Pearson VUE. Kansas also requires fingerprinting, which can be done at Pearson VUE centers, Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) locations, or local law enforcement offices using code KS920161Z.
What are the prelicensing hour requirements in Kansas?
Kansas requires None required (optional). Courses are available fully online through JustInsurance.
Related Kansas Licensing Guides
Sources & Regulators
Information on this page is sourced from the Kansas insurance regulator and state statutes. Check the links below for the most current regulations directly from the source.
Primary Sources
Regulatory Citations
- Prelicensing: K.S.A. 40-4909
- CE: Kan. Stat. Ann. 40-4902 and 40-4903
- CE Ethics: K.S.A. §40-4903(c)
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Free practice questions modeled on the Kansas state licensing exam.
Prelicensing
Kansas Prelicensing Courses
All state-approved prelicensing course options for Kansas.
Life
Kansas Life Insurance Prelicensing
Prelicensing course for the Life-only license in Kansas.
Health
Kansas Health Insurance Prelicensing
Prelicensing course for the Health-only license in Kansas.
L&H
Kansas Life & Health Prelicensing
Combined Life & Health prelicensing course for Kansas.
CE
Kansas Continuing Education
CE course catalog for Kansas license renewal.
CE Life
Kansas Life CE Renewal
CE hours for Kansas Life license renewal.
CE Health
Kansas Health CE Renewal
CE hours for Kansas Health license renewal.
CE L&H
Kansas Life & Health CE Renewal
Combined Life & Health CE for Kansas license renewal.
Last updated: May 2026
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