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How to Get a Insurance producer License in Oregon (2026)

Quick answer

Exam fees are $45 for a single line and $55 for combined tests.

Required hours

20 hours of prelicense training per line of authority.

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Exam

Schedule and pass the required examinations.

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Renewal

A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary.

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Continuing education

24 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Division of Financial Regulation
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Producer licensing
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Required hours

    20 hours of prelicense training per line of authority.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Complete 20 hours prelicense training, per line of authority.
    Official source

    Exam

    Schedule and pass the required examinations.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Schedule and pass the required examinations.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    To apply as a resident agent
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    When transferring residency, surrender or convert the prior resident license and apply within 90 days after doing so. Applying within 90 days of establishing Oregon residency exempts previously held lines from exams and prelicense training; fingerprints are still required.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Within 90 days after surrendering your previous resident license(or changing to non-resident) you must apply for the Oregon resident insurance license on www.nipr.com. If you apply within 90 days of establishing residency in Oregon, no exam or pre-license training is required for the lines you were licensed for in the previous home state. Finally, you must have your fingerprints taken for the Criminal Background Report.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Exam fees are $45 for a single line and $55 for combined tests.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$45 for single line $55 for combined tests
Official source

Agency guidance

Timely renewal costs $60, plus a processing fee; the official fees page links to NIPR for applications and renewal.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Renewals (resident and nonresident), business and individual $60 paid on time $120 if late Processing fee additional
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary.
Official source

Continuing education hours

24 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Each two-year renewal cycle requires 24 hours of CE credit.
Official source

Continuing education topics

At least 3 hours of professional ethics and 3 hours of Oregon statutes and administrative rules, including recent changes.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
At least three hours must be professional ethics At least three hours must be on Oregon statutes and administrative rules, including recent changes
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$105

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Initial application $105 online
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a insurance producer (life/health and property/casualty) license in Oregon?

A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary.

Source and quotation
A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (12)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

Division of Financial Regulation
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/insurance/pages/producer-licensing.aspx

Producer licensing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/insurance/pages/producer-licensing.aspx

To apply as a resident agent
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

20 hours of prelicense training per line of authority.

20 hours of prelicense training per line of authority.

Complete 20 hours prelicense training, per line of authority.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Schedule and pass the required examinations.

Schedule and pass the required examinations.

Schedule and pass the required examinations.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$105

105

Initial application $105 online
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary.

A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary. Applies to: Individual insurance agents

A license issued to an individual insurance agent expires biennially in the month of the individual's birthday anniversary.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

24 hours

24

Each two-year renewal cycle requires 24 hours of CE credit.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

At least 3 hours of professional ethics and 3 hours of Oregon statutes and administrative rules, including recent changes.

At least 3 hours of professional ethics and 3 hours of Oregon statutes and administrative rules, including recent changes.

At least three hours must be professional ethics At least three hours must be on Oregon statutes and administrative rules, including recent changes
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

When transferring residency, surrender or convert the prior resident license and apply within 90 days after doing so. Applying within 90 days of establishing Oregon residency exempts previously held lines from exams and prelicense training; fingerprints are still required.

When transferring residency, surrender or convert the prior resident license and apply within 90 days after doing so. Applying within 90 days of establishing Oregon residency exempts previously held lines from exams and prelicense training; fingerprints are still required.

Within 90 days after surrendering your previous resident license(or changing to non-resident) you must apply for the Oregon resident insurance license on www.nipr.com. If you apply within 90 days of establishing residency in Oregon, no exam or pre-license training is required for the lines you were licensed for in the previous home state. Finally, you must have your fingerprints taken for the Criminal Background Report.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Exam fees are $45 for a single line and $55 for combined tests.

Exam fees are $45 for a single line and $55 for combined tests.

$45 for single line $55 for combined tests
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Timely renewal costs $60, plus a processing fee; the official fees page links to NIPR for applications and renewal.

Timely renewal costs $60, plus a processing fee; the official fees page links to NIPR for applications and renewal.

Renewals (resident and nonresident), business and individual $60 paid on time $120 if late Processing fee additional
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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