New Mexico
How to obtain an New Mexico insurance producer license
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Cost to get your license
Exam $75.00
Study Course $0.00 (Covered by FFL)
State License $30.00
Background Check $44.00
Total = $149.00
Step 1 Book your Test Date (Back To Top)
The State of New Mexico uses Prometric 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) 813-6737. Payment is due at the time of booking. Exam fee $75.00
How to Create an Account on Prometric
Prometric 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 Prometric 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-Life Insurance Producer 18-25
- Life &Health- Life, Accident, and Health or Sickness Insurance Producer 18-27
Choose the Life and Health exam
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
Are you pre-approved for testing accommodations for the test you wish to schedule?
mark NO
To change or cancel your testing appointment, you must call (800) 813-6737 at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the examination fee.
Limitation on repeat examination
Candidates will have four attempts to pass an exam for a line of authority within a one-year period.
After the fourth unsuccessful attempt, you will be placed into a waiting period and not be able to
retake the exam until the six-month waiting period is over. NMSA 59A-11-6 (E)
Step 2 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.
Step 3 Apply for State License (Back To Top)
The state of New Mexico has an application fee of $30
Step 4 Fingerprinting (Back To Top)
The state of New Mexico requires fingerprinting.
Register online for a background check through 3M Cogent:
Fingerprint Fee: $44.00
Applicant must attach a copy of the 3M Cogent Proof of Fingerprint Submission Receipt to their
license application
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 Mexico
Office of Superintendent of Insurance
Phone: 855-427-5674
Website: https://www.osi.state.nm.us/
Address: 1120 Paseo de Peralta, Suite 428
Sante Fe, NM 87501
What to Do after you get your License
