Ohio
How to obtain an Ohio insurance producer license
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Cost to get your license
Exam $42.00
Pre-licensing Course $0.00 (covered by FFL)
State License $10.00
Background Check $72.00
Total = $124.00
Step 1 Book your Test Date (Back To Top)
The State of Ohio 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
(855) 807-3995. Payment is due at the time of booking. Exam fee $42
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 (855) 807-3995. at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the examination fee.
Quick Tips For Booking your Test
Select Organization: Choose
OH Insurance
Select Test: Choose
OH Life, Accident and Health Series 11-35
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 (Back To Top)
The state of Ohio has an application fee of $10.00
Step 4 Fingerprinting (Back To Top)
The state of Ohio requires fingerprinting.
Fingerprints can be done at different vendors you can choose. Fast Fingerprints is the first on the list
Fingerprint Fee: $72.00 – Fast Fingerprints - Ohio BCI & FBI (both database checks)
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: Ohio Department of Insurance
Licensing Division
Phone: 614-644-2665
Website: https://insurance.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odi
Address: 50 West Town Street, Third Floor, Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215
What to Do after you get your License
