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. 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: http://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.

2. Pass Your North Carolina Licensing Exam

3. Get Fingerprinted

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

• Call Local law enforcement to obtain days/hours for fingerprinting service; be sure to find out if the local law enforcement office will do Livescan fingerprints for non-criminal reasons. (Fingerprints cards will not be accepted.)
• Take form packet including cover page to local law enforcement agency for digital fingerprints.
  • Applicant must have a photo ID.
  • Applicant completes pages 1 and 3 of the packet.
  • Local Law enforcement person taking the prints must sign page 2 of the packet.
  • The local law enforcement agency may require a fee to take the fingerprint impressions.
• Send the completed SBI forms pages 1 through 3 to the North Carolina Licensing Office of Pearson VUE via:
  • Fax to: 888-959-3010 or;
  • Scan documents and send via email to: NorthCarolinaLicensingOffice@Pearson.com; or
  • Mail to: NCDOI/Pearson VUE PO Box 14209 Raleigh, NC 27620

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.