Nevada License Requirements
Nevada Insurance License Requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know to get and keep your Nevada insurance license — hours, exam, fingerprinting, renewal, and state-specific rules.
Nevada Insurance License Requirements at a Glance
Key facts for getting and maintaining your Nevada insurance license.
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Residency Requirement | Must be a resident of Nevada |
| 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 | $37 |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Application Fee | $185 |
| Background Check Cost | $75.00 |
| Fingerprinting Required | Yes |
| CE Hours Required | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Ethics CE Hours | 3 hours |
| Renewal Deadline | Nevada licenses expire on the last day of your birth month every 3 years |
| License Duration | 2 years |
| Special Training Required | No |
| Total Cost Estimate | $350-500 estimated total cost |
| Total Licensing Time | 2-4 weeks |
How to Get Your Nevada Insurance License
Follow these five steps to go from zero to licensed in Nevada.
Complete Prelicensing Education
Prelicensing education status for Nevada: None required (optional). Check with the Nevada Division of Insurance for current requirements.
Browse Nevada Prelicensing Courses →Schedule and Pass the State Exam
The Nevada insurance licensing exam is administered by Pearson VUE. The exam fee is $37, and you'll need a passing score of 70%. Schedule your exam online after completing your prelicensing education.
Schedule Your Exam with Pearson VUE →Complete Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting required through Pearson West / IBT
Apply for Your License
Submit your application through NIPR, then upload your Background Check Waiver form and fingerprint receipt to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse The application fee is $185. Processing typically takes 1-5 business days; 2-6 weeks if background issues.
Apply for Your Nevada License →Get Appointed and Start Selling
Once your Nevada 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 Nevada Division of Insurance. 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.
Nevada Fingerprinting Requirements
Fingerprinting required through Pearson West / IBT
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.
Nevada CE Renewal Requirements
To keep your Nevada insurance license active, you must complete continuing education every 2 years. Here are the details:
24 hours
Total CE Hours
3 hours
Ethics Hours Required
2 years
Renewal Period
Nevada licenses expire on the last day of your birth month every 3 years
Renewal Deadline
$39
CE Package Price
NDI
Regulatory Body
Nevada Insurance Licensing Laws & Regulations
Legal citations and statutory references governing insurance licensing in Nevada.
Insurance Code
Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 57 – Insurance (Chapters 679A–697)View Statute
Prelicensing Education
NRS § 683A.251(1)(c) — in statute but NOT ENFORCED since 1/1/2020
Examination Requirements
Nev. Rev. Stat. 683A.241
Age Requirements
NRS § 683A.251(1)(a)
Background Check
NRS Sec. 683A.251(3)-(4)
Fingerprinting
NRS § 683A.251(3)
License Application
NRS § 683A.251(1)
CE Requirements
Nev. Rev. Stat. 683A.341
CE Ethics
NAC 683A.330(1)
Administrative Code
Chapters 679A-695 series - Insurance regulationsView Statute
Provider Regulation
Nevada Administrative Code §§683A.318 through 683A.370
Nevada Insurance License Requirements — FAQs
How long does it take to get a Nevada insurance license?
Most candidates complete the Nevada 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 Nevada?
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 Nevada?
Fingerprinting required through Pearson West / IBT
Can I transfer my insurance license from another state to Nevada?
Reciprocal licensing is available for producers licensed in good standing in their home state. No exam is required.
How much does a Nevada insurance license cost?
The total cost to get your Nevada insurance license typically falls in the $350-500 estimated total cost range. This includes: prelicensing course fees, the exam fee ($37), the state application fee ($185), and the background check cost ($75.00). Individual costs vary based on the line of authority you choose.
What are the Nevada CE requirements?
Nevada requires licensed insurance agents to complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours of ethics training. Your renewal deadline is Nevada licenses expire on the last day of your birth month every 3 years. JustInsurance offers state-approved CE packages starting at $39.
How long does a Nevada insurance license last?
Nevada insurance licenses are valid for 3 years, which is longer than the 2-year cycle common in most states. This gives you more time between CE renewal cycles. At renewal, Nevada requires 30 hours of CE (including 3 hours of ethics). Nevada requires fingerprinting through Pearson West / IBT as part of the background check process. No prelicensing education is required before sitting for the state exam.
What are the prelicensing hour requirements in Nevada?
Nevada requires None required (optional). Courses are available fully online through JustInsurance.
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