Kentucky
How to obtain an Kentucky Insurance License
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Cost to get your license
Exam $50.00
Study Course $0.00 (Cost $200.00 FFL pays)
State License $40.00
Background Check $25.00
Total = $115.00
Step 1 Complete the prelicensing course (study for the exam)
Kentucky is one of the few states that you will start by studying first and must get a Certificate of Completion.
How to get certificate of completion
• Completion of the course including the final exam.
• Course completion rosters will be reported to the Kentucky Department of Insurance daily.
• Download and Print the certificate through the “Transcript” tile on the user dashboard.
• Certificates are valid for 12 months.
Where to send Certificate
Certificates must be uploaded, faxed, or emailed to the KY DOI.
o Upload to KY DOI - https://insurance.ky.gov/doieservices/userrole.aspx
o Fax # - 502-564-6030
o Email – [email protected]
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Step 2 Submit Your Fingerprints
The state of Kentucky requires fingerprinting.The state of Kentucky requires a background check. Apply for a criminal background report
online through the KY Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
The report is valid for 60 days
Fingerprint Fee $25.00
Kentucky Fingerprinting Requirements
The state of Kentucky requires fingerprinting. The state of Kentucky requires a background check. Apply for a criminal background report
online through the KY Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
The report is valid for 60 days
Fingerprint Fee $25.00
Step 3 apply for a license
Submit license application online through NIPR
Application fee $40.00
Step 4 Schedule the Kentucky State examination
KY License Information
Licensing exams are provided by the Kentucky Department of Insurance. After you have received notification that your application has been processed, schedule your examination online
Set up an eservices account
Click to Set up test Date
• exams fee $50
• There is a 7-day waiting period to take the exam.
Limitations On Repeat Examinations
You can test an unlimited number of times within a 120-day timeline
Step 5 Double check with the department of insurance
After Everything is submitted
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.
Department of Insurance Contact info
Name: Kentucky Department of Insurance
Phone: 800-595-6053
Website: http:// insurance.ky.gov
Address: 500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
What to Do after you get your License
