Arkansas
How to Obtain an Arkansas Insurance Producer License
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Cost to get your license
Exam $50.00
Study Course $0.00 (covered by FFL)
State License $15.00
Background Check $37.00
Total = $102.00
Step 1 Complete the pre-licensing course. (study for the exam)
If you didn't pass on the first try do not give up.
Xcel Solutions has a Mentorship Team that will help you for your second try.
FACT: Nine out of ten times
a student fails, it’s due to not
accessing PREP REVIEW
or EXAM Simulator.
Arkansas is one of the few states that you will start by studying first and must get a Certificate of Completion.
To be eligible for a Certificate of completion, you must follow several steps:
• Completion of the course including the final exam.
• Submit an electronic affidavit acknowledging you were actively engaged in one hundred percent
of the course and your participation during the periods of perceived inactivity.
• Upon completion of your Pre-licensing Affidavit, you will receive an email notifying you that your
course completion certificate is available to be printed directly from your student dashboard.
• Download and Print the certificate through the “Transcript” tile on the user dashboard.
• Certificates are valid for 2 years.
• Course completion rosters are reported to SBS weekly.
• Education providers are required to collect and report students' SSN.
• You will receive an email confirmation from PSI with instructions on how to pay and
schedule for the examination.
Step 2 Apply for State License
The state of Arkansas has an application fee of $15
Step 3 Submit Background Check
The state of Arkansas requires a background check.
Fee: $36.25 plus processing
Step 4 Schedule the State examination
The State of Arkansas uses PSI as its testing center. You will receive an email notification from PSI containing your eligibility and exam
information after you have applied for the license.
Use the button below to create your account with them and to set your test date.
You may also schedule over the phone at
(833)518-7458. Payment is due at the time of booking. Exam fee $50
As long as you are not within the 48-hour window right before the test you can reschedule to give yourself more time or if you want to take the test earlier.
You must check the compatibility of your computer before registering for the exam.
If your computer is not compatible with the online software, you will need to schedule your
examination at the PSI test center.
Quick Tips For Booking your Test
Select Organization: Choose
MI Insurance
Select Test: Choose
AR Life Producer
AR Health Producer
You will be taking two tests.
When it Ask for School/Provider: Choose
391482 XCEL Solutions LLC.
Limitation on repeat examination
There is a maximum of three attempts to retake an exam within the 90-day period.
• Candidates who do not pass the examination within 90 days, or who do not pass the examination
after three attempts, must wait four weeks, and repeat the entire process of applying for the
approval to test.
Step 5 Double check with the department of insurance
Once you turn everything in and complete from step 3 wait 2 business days and call the state Department of insurance and confirm they have everything.
The average time to receive your license is 5-15 Business Days.
Name: Arkansas Insurance Department
Phone: 800-282-9134
Fax: 501-371-2618
WebPro Express Footersite: https://insurance.arkansas.gov
Address: 1 Commerce Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
What to Do after you get your License
