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North Carolina Insurance State Requirements

North Carolina Insurance Licensing State Requirements

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

North Carolina Insurance Licensing State Requirements

On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance Licensing in the state of North Carolina. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for non-resident license information, please refer to the North Carolina Department of Insurance website at https://www.ncdoi.com. 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.

North Carolina Department of Insurance

3200 Beechleaf Ct
Raleigh, NC 27604

Phone: 919-807-6800
Fax: 919-715-3794
Website: https://www.ncdoi.com
Email: asd@ncdoi.gov

How to Get Your North Carolina Insurance License

1. Complete an Insurance Prelicensing Course

Those looking to earn a North Carolina 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.

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 North Carolina Licensing Exam

After completing your required prelicensing course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s prelicensing content is based directly on the North Carolina 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/Clients/North-Carolina-Insurance.aspx

Phone Number: 800-274-0668

3. Get Fingerprinted

Print the Fingerprint Submission Packet-Releases forms from the NIPR email link after you submit your license application.

Note: The SBI Release Form MUST be signed and sent to the North Carolina Licensing Office of Pearson VUE.

4. Apply for North Carolina Insurance License

Once you pass the pre-licensing exam with Kaplan, you must complete an electronic application at www.nipr.com. If required, fingerprints must be submitted after completing the license application.

You will be assigned an NPN. This unique identifier is assigned through the licensing application process and is used to track individuals and business entities on a national basis. The NPN is used by many states to replace a producer license number.

Note: Applicants should submit a resident initial application on NIPR prior to taking any required licensing examinations. Licensing exams cannot be scheduled until you complete a license application online with NIPR and receive an email authorization from PearsonVUE that you are eligible to take an exam. NIPR will reserve a National Producer Number (NPN) for applicants when they submit an application as part of the process if they do not already have a NPN previously assigned by NIPR. Applications are pended by the state for additional information and exam/fingerprint submission requirements if applicable. NIPR applications are valid for six (6) months from the application submission date and the applicant must complete all requirements for the license application to be completed within this timeframe.

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 North Carolina insurance license by clicking here.