How to get an Arizona insurance license

Step 1: Prepare with an Arizona Pre-Licensing Insurance Course

Our Arizona pre-licensing insurance courses cover the various insurance concepts, definitions, insurance laws and agent regulations listed on the Arizona Examination Content Outline. Courses are presented in a clear and concise format and include instructional videos, interactive illustrations, practice exams, and student support.

National Online Insurance School provides the following pre-licensing insurance courses in Arizona:

Step 2: Pass the Arizona Insurance License Exam

Once you are prepared to sit for your state exam, you must register with Prometric to take your state insurance exam. Exam reservations can be made online at the Prometric website or over the phone at (800) 853-5448.

Expected cost

$38.00 for One Line of Authority (Life or Accident & Health or Sickness)

$49.00 for Two Lines of Authority (Life and Accident & Health or Sickness)

About the state exam

• A current form of identification with a photo (driver's license, passport, etc.) that exactly matches the name on the exam registration at the testing center.
• Exam times are typically available in the morning and afternoon on weekdays and certain weekends, at various locations throughout the state
• You should arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time for check-in procedures. If you arrive late you will not be allowed to take your exam and will forfeit your exam fee.
• Applicants with disabilities should make special arrangements prior to registering for the state exam by contacting the testing administrator at (888) 226-9406
• Passing score is 70%

Review our Insurance License Exam Tips to learn more about the state exam format and the types of questions asked on the exam, as well as additional test-taking tips to help you prepare for your exam day.

Step 3: Submit Electronic Fingerprints

Fingerprints are required by the Arizona Department of Insurance to ensure that an applicant does not have a disqualifying criminal or social services background that would prevent them from being a licensed insurance agent.

Expected cost

Fingerprint Fee: $30.25

Step 4: Complete an Insurance License Application

You can apply for an insurance license through the Vertafore website. Click the button below and follow the steps to complete your application:

1. Click 'Apply for a license' from the menu on the left
2. Click the New Insurance License button within the 'New Insurance Licenses' section
3. Choose 'Resident,' then choose 'Individual,' and click the Continue button
4. Enter your email address
5. Enter your information and choose the state you wish to apply for a license, then click continue
6. Select 'Resident Agent' as your license type and continue
7. Select the types of license(s) you wish to apply for and continue
8. Enter all requested information and submit payment

License qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A resident of the state of Arizona
• Pass the state insurance exam for the lines of authority for which you are applying
• Must not have committed any act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation of license

Expected cost

Application Fee: $120.00