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Montana Insurance State Requirements

Montana Insurance Licensing State Requirements

On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance Licensing in the state of Montana. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for non-resident license information, please refer to the Montana Department of Insurance website at http://sao.mt.gov.

Montana Insurance Licensing State Requirements

On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance Licensing in the state of Montana. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for non-resident license information, please refer to the Montana Department of Insurance website at https://csimt.gov/. Information is subject to change, and we will do our very best to make the process of completing your licensing education requirements as simple as possible.

Montana Department of Insurance

Producer Licensing
840 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-444-2040 or 800-332-6148 (in MT)
Fax: 406-444-3497
Website: https://csimt.gov/
Email: pdaugherty@mt.gov

How to Get Your Montana Insurance License

1. Complete an Insurance Exam Prep Course

Those looking to earn a Montana insurance license have a significantly higher chance of passing their licensing exam when they complete one of Kaplan’s exam prep courses. Give yourself the best chance to pass before you sit for the state exam.

Prelicensing Education Hour Requirements

Acceptable Methods of Education

Adjuster License Requirements

All insurance adjusters in this state are required to be licensed. Check with the Department of Insurance in your resident state to see how to obtain an adjuster license.

2. Pass Your Montana Licensing Exam

After completing your exam prep course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s exam prep content is based directly on the Montana licensing exams, so you will be prepared to pass the first time.

Exam Provider: Pearson Vue

For exam information and for scheduling, go to the Pearson VUE website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/MT/insurance

Phone Number: 800-274-8906

3. Get Fingerprinted

See the "FINGERPRINTS FOR INSURANCE LICENSING PURPOSES" document.

4. Apply for a Montana Insurance License

Once you have passed your state licensing exam, you are ready to apply for an insurance license.

For Information, Rules and Requirements, an FAQ and to apply, please go to the NIPR website: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/montana-resident-licensing-individual

5. Plan to Complete Required Insurance Continuing Education (CE) Credits

Every insurance producer must adhere to their home state’s CE requirements. Stay on top of your CE and ahead of the competition with 365 days of unlimited course access when you enroll in a CE library with Kaplan.

Learn how to renew a Montana insurance license by clicking here.