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NC DOI »   Licensees »   Agent and Adjuster Licensing »   Become an Insurance Agent or Adjuster

Become an Insurance Agent or Adjuster

Obtain an Insurance License

All North Carolina applicants for an insurance license may obtain an Insurance Licensing Examination Candidate Guide (free of charge) by accessing the link below or www.pearsonvue.com or by calling Pearson VUE at 866-265-6329. The Candidate Guide contains pertinent information relating to prelicensing and examination requirements and may answer many of your questions.

  • Insurance Candidate Guide

Questions about what license is needed? A North Carolina licensing chart or “crosswalk chart” is available below.

  • Insurance License Coverage Chart or Crosswalk Table

License Requirements

Resident

  • New Resident License Process Effective May 11, 2012 – Pearson VUE Website
  • North Carolina Resident License Application Fees – Effective 1/2/2017
  • Licensing Checklist for New Resident License Process 
  • New Resident License Process Flow Chart
  • Resident Prelicensing Requirements and Exemptions Chart
  • CE Requirements

Non-Resident

  • North Carolina Non-Resident License Application Fees– Effective 1/2/2017
  • CE Requirements

Insurance Exam Information

  • See Prelicensing tab
  • Classroom Prelicensing Provider Listing
  • Correspondence/Internet Prelicensing provider Listing

Temporary Licenses

  • Temporary License Information

Catastrophe Badge Information

  • North Carolina Catastrophe Adjuster Information

Check status of insurance license application

Please allow 60 days for submitted license applications. You will receive an email advising you that your license has issued and providing instructions for a one time free print of your license.

Questions

If you have questions, you can contact Agent Services Division at 919-807-6800.

 

Agent and Adjuster Licensing

  • Become an Insurance Agent or Adjuster
    • Prelicensing
    • Submission Of Licensing Documentation
    • Resident Fingerprint Requirements
    • Veterans Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs
    • North Carolina Catastrophe Adjuster Certification
  • Renew Your Agent or Adjuster License
  • Continuing Education for Agents And Adjusters
    • SBS Report Generator Service
    • CE Providers For Insurance - Licensee Reports to the Department
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Agents and Adjusters
  • Legislative Changes affecting Agent and Adjuster Licensure
  • License Changes
  • Registration Fees for Adjusters
  • Licensee Reports to the Department
  • SBS Connect Print Your Own License
  • DOI Mobile App

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