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How to get an insurance license in Kansas. P&C: 0 pre-licensing hours. L&H: 0 hours. Government fees: $224 for both lines. 2 years renewal cycle. Verified 2026-03-22. Data verified 2026-03-22. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Insurance Agent
Not required
P&C Education
Not required
L&H Education
2 years
Renewal Cycle
$224
Gov. Fees (Both)
Insurance Producer
Kansas licenses insurance producers by lines of authority. Kansas does NOT require pre-licensing education. The state requires fingerprinting and a tax clearance from the Kansas Department of Revenue as part of the application process. Exams are administered by Pearson VUE.
Other Available Lines of Authority
No pre-licensing education required
Not required.
Kansas Property, Casualty and Allied Lines Exam
Administered by Pearson VUE
156
Questions
70%
Passing Score
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Time Limit
$67
Exam Fee
Combined P&C exam: 156 total questions, 2.5 hours. Individual Property & Allied Lines or Casualty & Allied Lines exams: 85 questions each, 90 minutes, $54 each. Each section (national and state) must be passed with 70% separately.
No pre-licensing education required
Not required.
Kansas Life, Accident & Health Exam
Administered by Pearson VUE
140
Questions
70%
Passing Score
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Time Limit
$67
Exam Fee
Combined L&H exam: 140 total questions, 2.5 hours. Individual Life or Accident & Health exams are available separately at $54 each, 90 minutes. Each section must be passed with 70% separately.
Minimum Age
18 years old
Education
No formal education requirement specified
Residency
Must apply as resident producer if domiciled in Kansas
Background Check
Kansas requires fingerprint impressions for all unlicensed applicants for state and national criminal history background checks. Fingerprint cards must be obtained from the Kansas Insurance Department and prints taken by a qualified law enforcement officer, then mailed to the department.
Fingerprinting
Required
Citizenship
Must have a valid SSN or FEIN
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Initial resident application fee | $75 |
P&C Exam Fee Property, Casualty and Allied Lines combined exam fee ($54 for individual line exams) | $67 |
L&H Exam Fee Life, Accident & Health combined exam fee ($54 for individual line exams) | $67 |
Fingerprinting Fee Fingerprint background check fee. Increased from $50 to $60 effective July 1, 2024. | $60 |
Total Gov. Fees (Single Line) Application ($30) + one exam ($54 individual line) + fingerprinting ($60) for one line of authority | $144 |
Total Gov. Fees (Both Lines) Application ($30) + P&C combined exam ($67) + L&H combined exam ($67) + fingerprinting ($60) | $224 |
Pre-Licensing Course Cost: $0 (not required)(per line)
Kansas does not require pre-licensing education. Optional exam prep courses typically cost $150-$400 per line.
Register for and pass the Property, Casualty and Allied Lines exam through Pearson VUE (888-204-6255 or pearsonvue.com)
Obtain fingerprint cards from the Kansas Insurance Department and have prints taken by a qualified law enforcement officer
Mail completed fingerprint cards to the Kansas Insurance Department with $60 fee
Apply for tax clearance with the Kansas Department of Revenue and email it to KID.licensing@ks.gov with 'Tax Clearance' in the subject line
Complete the NAIC Uniform Application through NIPR
Pay the $30 application fee
Obtain appointment from at least one insurance carrier
Register for and pass the Life, Accident & Health exam through Pearson VUE
Obtain fingerprint cards from KID and have prints taken by a qualified law enforcement officer
Mail completed fingerprint cards to KID with $60 fee
Apply for tax clearance with the Kansas Department of Revenue
Complete the NAIC Uniform Application through NIPR
Pay the $30 application fee
Obtain appointment from at least one insurance carrier
Important: A license alone does not allow you to sell insurance
After obtaining your license, you must be appointed by at least one insurance company to sell their products.
Appointment fee: Paid by carrier
Non-resident producers apply through NIPR. Kansas participates in the NIPR electronic licensing system.
Additional requirements: Non-resident applicants must hold a valid resident license in their home state
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Renewal Fee
$90
CE Required
18 hours per cycle
Ethics Hours
3 hours (included in CE total)
18 hours of CE every 2-year renewal period for Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Accident & Health, Life, or Variable Products licenses. 3 hours must be in ethics.
Regulatory Board
Unique to Kansas: Kansas uniquely requires applicants to obtain a tax clearance from the Kansas Department of Revenue and email it to the Department of Insurance. Fingerprinting is done via physical ink cards that must be mailed (not electronic live scan). Kansas also has a lower CE requirement of 18 hours per renewal period compared to the more common 24 hours.
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#20 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Insurance Sales Agents (SOC 41-3021)
Entry Level
$46,360
25th percentile
Median
$60,920
+1% vs. national avg ($60,370)Experienced
$93,830
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
5,960 employed in this state
Note: Insurance agent compensation is heavily commission-based. BLS OEWS data may not fully reflect total earnings including commissions and bonuses.
Source: BLS OEWS – Insurance Sales Agents (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+4.7%
Average GrowthNew Jobs
+26,200
over 10 years
Annual Openings
41,200
per year (avg.)
555,200 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
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Insurance Agent
$60,920
Pre-licensing education + state exam
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Insurance Agent
Pre-licensing education + state exam
$60,920
Adjuster licensing + claims experience
$76,660
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Source: Kansas Department of Insurance — Licensing Requirements
Estimated total: 4–10 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Kansas Department of Insurance — Licensing Requirements
1–4 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Kansas Department of Insurance — Licensing Requirements
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