New Jersey
How to obtain an New Jersey insurance producer license
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Cost to get your license
Exam $90.00
Pre-licensing Course $0.00 (covered by FFL)
State License $170.00
Background Check $66.05
Total = $326.05
Step 1 Book your Test Date
The State of New Jersey uses PSI 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
(800) 733-9267. Payment is due at the time of booking. Exam fee $120
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 PSI test center.
Choose a date 10-15 days away you can always move the date forward or further out 48 hours before the test date.
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.
To change or cancel your testing appointment, you must call (800) 733-9267. at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the examination fee.
Quick Tips For Booking your Test
Select Organization: Choose
NJ Insurance
Select Test: Choose
NJ Life Producer
NJ Accident and Health Producer
You will have to take two test.
When it Ask for School/Provider: Choose
XCEL Solutions LLC.
Limitation on repeat examination
There are no limits on exam retakes
Step 2 Pre-licensing Course (study for the exam)
Inside Xcel tips and pointers
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.
Step 3 Apply for State License
The state of New Jersey has an application fee of $170.00
Step 4 Fingerprinting (Back To Top)
The state of New Jersey requires fingerprinting.
• Fingerprints must be done at an IdentoGO enrollment center. Register Online or by phone 877-503-5951
• During online scheduling you will be prompted for either the Producer code: 2F16Y3
• Fingerprint Fee: $66.05
• Individuals should not register for a fingerprinting appointment and submit their
fingerprints until after they have passed any examination requirements and applied for
licensure.
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: New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
Division of Insurance
Phone: 609-292-7272
Website: https://www.nj.gov/dobi/aboutdobi.htm
Address: PO Box 325
Trenton, NJ 08625
What to Do after you get your License
