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How to get an insurance license in Nevada. P&C: 20 pre-licensing hours. L&H: 20 hours. Government fees: $343 for both lines. 2 years renewal cycle. Verified 2026-03-22. Data verified 2026-03-22. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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20 hrs
P&C Education
20 hrs
L&H Education
2 years
Renewal Cycle
$343
Gov. Fees (Both)
Insurance Producer
Nevada licenses insurance producers by lines of authority. Producers can obtain licenses for Life, Health, Life & Health (combined), Property & Casualty (combined), and Personal Lines. Nevada does NOT require pre-licensing education. Effective February 14, 2025, producers with Property and/or Casualty LOAs cannot apply for Adjuster licenses, and vice versa.
Other Available Lines of Authority
20 hours of approved pre-licensing education required
20 hours per line of authority.
Online courses: Allowed
Nevada Property & Casualty Insurance Exam
Administered by PSI
156
Questions
70%
Passing Score
3 hours 35 minutes
Time Limit
$49
Exam Fee
Property & Casualty combined exam: 156 total questions (141 scored, 15 pretest), 3 hours 35 minutes. Passing score is 70%. Two sections (national and state) must each be passed separately.
20 hours of approved pre-licensing education required
20 hours per line of authority.
Online courses: Allowed
Nevada Life & Health Insurance Exam
Administered by PSI
159
Questions
70%
Passing Score
3 hours 35 minutes
Time Limit
$49
Exam Fee
Life & Health combined exam: 159 total questions (144 scored, 15 pretest), 3 hours 35 minutes. Life only: 90 questions (80 scored, 10 pretest), 2 hours. Health only: 98 questions (88 scored, 10 pretest), 2 hours 15 minutes. Individual exam fee is $39.
Minimum Age
18 years old
Education
No formal education requirement specified
Residency
Must provide proof of residency within the state of Nevada for resident licenses
Background Check
Digital fingerprinting and criminal history background reports are mandatory. Fingerprints are submitted through IdentoGO. Effective January 26, 2026, applicants must include a Sircon Confirmation ID or NIPR Transaction Number on the Nevada Fingerprint Authorization Form.
Fingerprinting
Required
Citizenship
Must have a valid SSN or FEIN
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee State licensing fee via Sircon. Includes NIPR transaction fee separately (~$5.60). | $75 |
P&C Exam Fee Property & Casualty combined exam fee | $49 |
L&H Exam Fee Life & Health combined exam fee ($39 for individual line exams) | $49 |
Fingerprinting Fee Fingerprint-based background check fee via IdentoGO | $60 |
Total Gov. Fees (Single Line) Application ($185) + one exam ($39) + fingerprinting ($60) + NIPR transaction fee (~$5.60) for one line of authority | $294 |
Total Gov. Fees (Both Lines) Application ($185) + P&C combined exam ($49) + L&H combined exam ($49) + fingerprinting ($60) | $343 |
Pre-Licensing Course Cost: $0 (not required)(per line)
Nevada does not require pre-licensing education. Optional exam prep courses typically cost $150-$400 per line.
Register for and pass the Nevada Property & Casualty exam through Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com or 800-274-2609)
Complete digital fingerprinting through IdentoGO (must include Sircon Confirmation ID or NIPR Transaction Number on Fingerprint Authorization Form as of Jan 26, 2026)
Apply for your license electronically through Sircon (sircon.com) with signed Fingerprint Background Waiver Form and fingerprint receipt
Pay the $185 state licensing fee
Obtain appointment from at least one insurance carrier
Register for and pass the Nevada Life & Health exam through Pearson VUE
Complete digital fingerprinting through IdentoGO
Apply for your license electronically through Sircon with required documents
Pay the $185 state licensing 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. Carriers file appointments through NIPR.
Appointment fee: Paid by carrier
Non-resident producers apply through Sircon or NIPR. Nevada 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
$185
CE Required
24 hours per cycle
Ethics Hours
3 hours (included in CE total)
30 hours of CE every 3-year renewal period. 3 hours must be in ethics. CE must be completed prior to license expiration.
Regulatory Board
Unique to Nevada: Nevada has a unique restriction effective February 2025: producers with Property/Casualty LOAs cannot hold Adjuster licenses, and vice versa. Nevada also has one of the higher application fees at $185 and uses Sircon as its primary electronic licensing platform rather than NIPR alone.
Explore requirements for other professional licenses in Nevada.
How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#50 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
$38,600
25th percentile
Median
$44,990
-25% vs. national avg ($60,370)Experienced
$58,930
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
2,850 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)
Insurance Career Ladder+41% salary growth potential
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Insurance Agent
$44,990
Pre-licensing education + state exam
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Insurance Agent
Pre-licensing education + state exam
$44,990
Adjuster licensing + claims experience
$63,290
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: Nevada Division of Insurance — Licensing Requirements
Estimated total: 4–10 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Nevada Division of Insurance — Licensing Requirements
1–4 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Nevada Division of Insurance — Licensing Requirements
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