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New Mexico Insurance License State Requirements

New Mexico
Office of the Superintendent of Insurance

Address:P.E.R.A. Building, Room 434
1120 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
PO Box 1269
Santa Fe, NM 87504		Phone:

Fax:		505-827-4601
800-947-4722 (in NM)
505-827-4734
Website:http://www.osi.state.nm.us
E-mail:Agents.Licensing@state.nm.us

Effective October 1, 2018

Exam Provider: Prometric

Exam Attempts

  • Must submit application to state prior to sitting for exam. If exam is failed twice you must wait 30 days to take it again. If exam is failed an additional 2 times, you must wait 6 months to test again and will need to resubmit your application.

Prelicensing Education Hour Requirements

  • The state of New Mexico does not require prelicensing education.
  • Although prelicensing education is not required, due to the difficulty and nature of the exam, Kaplan highly recommends enrolling in a study course.

Methods of Education

  • Classroom
  • Self-study
  • Online

Certificate of Completion Requirements

  • Not applicable

Exam and/or Prelicensing Education Exemptions
Exam requirements are waived for applicants with the following designations or certifications:

  • CLU® designees are exempt from the Life, Accident and Health lines exam requirements.
  • CPCU® designees are exempt from the Property and/or Casualty lines exam requirements.

This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for nonresident license information, please refer to the New Mexico PRC Division of Insurance website at http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us.

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. Kaplan Financial Education makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, Kaplan Financial Education is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein.