Colorado

How to obtain an Colorado insurance producer license

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Cost to get your license

Exam $41.00

Study Course $0.00 (Covered by FFL)

State License $47.00

Background Check $0.00

Total = $88.00

Step 1 Pre-licensing Course (study for the exam)

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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.

Colorado is one of the few states that you will start by studying first and must get a Certificate of Completion.

To eligible for a Certificate of completion, you must follow several steps:

• Completion of the course, practice final exam and the Certification 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.

• Download and Print certificate through the “Transcript” tile on the user dashboard.

• Certificates are valid for 1 year.

• Course completion rosters will be reported to NIPR within 5 business days.

• Education providers are required to collect and report students DOB and last 4 of SSN.

o To avoid licensing delays, make sure the name on the certificate matches the name on

the government issued photo id.

Step 2 Book your Test Date (Back To Top)

The State of colorado uses Pearson Vue as its testing center. Use the button below to create your account with them and to set your test date.

You may also schedule over the phone at

(866) 407-2057 . Payment is due at the time of booking. Exam fee $41.00

How to Create an Account on pearson vue

Pearson Vue Setting your Test Date

Choose a date 10-15 days away you can always move the date forward or further out 48 hours before the test date.

You must check the compatibility of your computer before registering for the online exam. If your computer is not compatible with the online software, you will need to schedule your examination at a Pearson Vue test center.


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.

Quick Tips For Booking your Test

Exam Names

  • Life- InsCO Life co life producer
  • Health- insCO health02 |CO Accident and Health Producer

Choose the Life & Health you will have to take the test separately

When it asks

What is the four (4) digit number of the school you attended for Pre-Licensing Education?

1372, XCEL Solutions

When it asks

What is the course completion date for your PE courses?

Put in today's date

To change or cancel your testing appointment, you must call (866) 407-2057 at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the examination fee.

Limitation on repeat examination

There are no limits on exam retakes

Step 3 Apply for State License (Back To Top)

The state of colorado has an application fee of $0

Step 4 Double check with the department of insurance

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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: Colorado Division of Insurance

Phone: 800-275-8247

Website: https://dora.colorado.gov/

Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 850

Denver, CO 80202

What to Do after you get your License