Oregon Insurance Licensing

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Oregon requires prelicensing education with a 12-month certificate validity window and processes fingerprinting conveniently through PSI test centers — the same vendor used for the licensing exam. The Portland metro is Oregon's dominant insurance employment market, with strong demand for health insurance agents driven by the state's progressive healthcare policies and Medicaid expansion. Oregon's outdoor economy and significant agricultural sector in the Willamette Valley create demand for specialty crop and recreational coverage.

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Oregon Licensing — What You Need to Know

Key Oregon-specific details many candidates miss. Verified against primary state sources.

Important

Oregon prelicensing certificates are valid for 12 months

Oregon requires prelicensing education, and the completion certificate is valid for only 12 months. If you do not pass your PSI exam within that window, you must retake the prelicensing course. Plan to schedule your exam within weeks — not months — of finishing coursework to leave room for potential retakes.

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

Planning Note

Oregon fingerprints at PSI test centers — same vendor as the exam

Oregon conveniently processes fingerprints through PSI test centers, the same vendor used for the insurance licensing exam. You can often complete both steps at the same visit, consolidating your application timeline. Confirm current exam fee, question count, and time limit in the PSI Oregon candidate handbook before scheduling.

PSI Oregon portal

Planning Note

Oregon's Medicaid-expansion market drives health producer demand

Oregon's progressive healthcare policies, including full Medicaid expansion, create strong demand for health insurance agents who understand state-specific programs and the Oregon Health Plan. Portland anchors the state's insurance employment market, while the Willamette Valley's agricultural sector drives specialty crop coverage needs. Licenses run 2 years with 24 CE hours (3 ethics).

What Do You Need?

Whether you're getting licensed for the first time or renewing your existing license, we have the course for you.

Prelicensing

New to insurance? Get your Oregon insurance license with a state-approved prelicensing course. Study online at your own pace, then pass the state exam.

  • 100% online & self-paced
  • Pass guarantee included
  • Starting at $199
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Continuing Education (CE)

Already licensed? Complete your Oregon CE hours online before your renewal deadline. We report your completion to the state same-day.

  • Same-day DOI reporting
  • Complete at your own pace
  • Starting at $39
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Oregon Insurance Licensing Requirements

Everything you need to know to get — and keep — your Oregon insurance license.

Prelicensing Requirements

  • Life Only20 hours$199
  • Health Only20 hours$199
  • Life & Health40 hours$199

CE & Renewal Requirements

  • Total CE Hours24 hours
  • Renewal Period2 years
  • Ethics Hours3 hours required

State Exam

  • ProviderPSI Services LLC
  • Passing Score70%
  • Exam Fee$45
  • ResultsWithin 24 hours (most candidates receive results within minutes of completing the exam)
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

Your license application is submitted to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. Most applications are processed within 2–5 business days when submitted online through NIPR or the DOI portal.

Visit Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

How to Get Your Oregon Insurance License

Four steps from start to active license. Same path for Life, Health, and Life & Health producers.

  1. 1

    Complete your prelicensing course

    Finish a state-approved prelicensing course covering the Oregon exam content outline. JustInsurance offers Life, Health, and Life & Health prelicensing online for $199 per line.

  2. 2

    Schedule and pass the Oregon state exam

    Book your exam through PSI Services LLC ($45 per attempt). Passing score is 70%.

  3. 3

    Complete fingerprinting and background check

    Fingerprinting required through PSI test centers

  4. 4

    Submit your license application

    File your producer license application via NIPR with the $75 application fee. Most Oregon applications are processed within 2-4 weeks.

What insurance agents earn in Oregon

Bureau of Labor Statistics wage and employment data for Oregon insurance sales agents.

Median Annual Salary

$65,780

The 50th-percentile wage — half of agents earn more, half less.

Top 10% Earners

$138,190

Annual wage at the 90th percentile (high-performing agents).

Insurance sales agents employed in Oregon

6,490

Total insurance sales agents currently employed (BLS estimate).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS — Insurance Sales Agents (SOC 41-3021), May 2024.

Last Verified: March 2026Provider Approval #: 500031572

Legal References

Insurance Code: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapters 731–752 – Insurance CodeView Statutes

Prelicensing: ORS 744.059

CE Requirements: Or. Rev. Stat. 744.072

Why Choose JustInsurance for Your Oregon License?

We've helped 20,000+ students get licensed nationwide. Here's why they choose us.

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State-Approved Courses

Every JustInsurance course is officially approved by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation to fulfill prelicensing and CE requirements.

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Access your course on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. Study at home, during lunch, or on the go.

Pass Guarantee

Meet the study hours, score 80%+ on the practice exam three times, and test within 30 days of enrollment. If you don't pass, we refund your course fee.

Same-Day CE Reporting

We report your CE completions to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation the same day you finish. No paperwork needed.

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Built to Pass

Practice exams that mirror your actual state exam, flashcards, and video lessons taught by licensed experts.

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Questions? Our expert support team answers real questions about the course and the licensing process.

What Our Students Say

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Oregon Insurance License FAQs

How do I get my Oregon insurance license?

Getting your Oregon insurance license involves four steps. First, complete a state-approved prelicensing course (40 hours for the combined Life & Health line). Second, pass the Oregon state licensing exam administered by PSI Services LLC — you need a score of at least 70% to pass. Third, complete a background check, including fingerprinting. Fourth, Submit your application through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) and pay the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation application fee of $75. Most candidates complete the entire process in 2-4 weeks. JustInsurance offers fully online, self-paced prelicensing courses approved for Oregon that get you to exam day confident and prepared.

How much does it cost to get an Oregon insurance license?

The total cost to get your Oregon insurance license typically runs $350-500 estimated total cost. Here is how it breaks down: the PSI Services LLC exam fee is $45, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation application fee is $75, and a background check adds a small additional cost. If you need a prelicensing course, JustInsurance's Oregon combined Life & Health package is $199 — that's $199 less than purchasing Life and Health courses separately. Everything you need to get licensed, with no hidden fees.

How long does it take to get licensed in Oregon?

Most focused candidates complete the Oregon insurance licensing process in 2-4 weeks. That timeframe covers finishing your prelicensing course (you get 30 days of access; most students finish in 5–10 days), scheduling and passing the PSI Services LLC state exam, clearing your background check, and waiting for the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation to process your application. The PSI Services LLC exam delivers results quickly — most candidates receive their score before leaving the testing center. JustInsurance's self-paced format lets you move as fast or as steady as your schedule allows.

What is the pass rate for JustInsurance students on the Oregon insurance exam?

JustInsurance students nationwide pass insurance licensing exams at a rate of approximately 93% on their first attempt — measured among students who complete the full course, finish the recommended study hours, and score 80%+ three times in a row on the practice exam before testing. The Oregon exam is administered by PSI Services LLC and requires a minimum score of 70% to pass. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake it after approximately 2 calendar days. There is no limit on the number of times you can retake the exam within your 1-year eligibility period. If your pre-licensing education certificate expires before you pass, you must retake the coursework. See our full pass rate methodology at /pass-rates.

How much do insurance agents make in Oregon?

Insurance agents in Oregon earn an average of $75,000 per year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. New agents starting out typically earn around $38,690 in their first year while building a client base, and top producers in Oregon can earn $124,990 or more annually. Demand for new insurance producers remains steady in Oregon. Income is heavily influenced by the lines of authority you hold and whether you work as a captive or independent agent — the combined Life & Health license unlocks the broadest product range and highest earning potential.

How does fingerprinting work for the Oregon insurance license?

Oregon processes fingerprinting through PSI test centers, which is the same vendor used to administer the Oregon insurance licensing exam. This means you can often complete your fingerprinting at the same facility where you take the exam. Oregon requires prelicensing education with a 12-month certificate validity. After passing the PSI exam, you apply for your license through NIPR and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation.

Last updated: March 2026

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