Alabama
How to obtain an Alabama Insurance License
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Cost to get your license
Exam $75.00
Study Course $0.00 (Cost $200.00 FFL pays)
State License $80.00
Background Check $48.95
Total = $203.95
Step 1 Complete the pre-licensing course. (study for the exam)
Alabama is one of the few states that you will start by studying first and must get a Certificate of Completion.
Alabama steps for getting your license
To be eligible for a Certificate of completion, you must follow several steps:
• Completion of the course including the final exam.
• Download and Print the certificate through the “Transcript” tile on the user dashboard.
• Course completion rosters will be reported to the Department of Insurance within two (2) business days.
• Education providers are required to collect and report the last four of the SSN.
• Certificates are valid for 12 months
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Step 2 Schedule the Alabama State examination
Registration must be completed online on the University of Alabama website
• Combined exams fee $75
• There is a 7-day waiting period to take the exam.
Online Proctored Exams:
•After submitting your registration, you will receive an email within 2 business days from “Alabama Support” to set up your account and upload your pre-licensing certificate.
• You will receive a 2nd email to upload your driver’s license.
• Upon approval you will receive a 3rd email with instructions to download Proctor Free. You willbe instructed to start your exam at your convenience.
Limitations On Repeat Examinations:
• After the second failure of an examination, an examinee cannot take the examination for that line of authority until after a 90-day waiting period. After an examinee has failed an examination four times, the examinee thereafter has a 180-day waiting period for each subsequent examination for that line of authority. The waiting period starts over in 24 months from the last failure.
Step 3 Submit Your Fingerprints
The state of Alabama requires fingerprinting. Schedule your reservation after passing the state exam and one day before you apply for your license. Fingerprint Fee $48.95
Step 4 Apply for License
Submit license application online through NIPR
Application fee $80
Submit proof of citizenship
Step 5 Double check with the department of insurance
Once you turn everything in and complete 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: Alabama Dept of Insurance
Phone: 334-269-3550
Fax: 334-241-4192
Website: http://www.aldoi.gov/
Address: 201 Monroe Street Suite 502
Montgomery, AL 36104
What to Do after you get your License
