Steps to take to get your license
Let's review what you need to do to obtain your license
There are 4 items to be completed to get your Life, Accident and Health or Sickness (Life Agent) license.
1. Complete your required 52-hour course
2. Pass your Insurance License Exam
3. Get your LiveScan fingerprints done
4. Apply online for your insurance license
For steps 1-3, it doesn't matter what order you complete these. As long as all are completed before submitting your online application for your license.
Below, we will review each step to get you moving in the right direction.
Getting your license
52-Hour Course
Get fingerprinted
52-Hour Course
Check with your manager to see it they have a discount code for your required course/hours. This is required to get your license. The course can be online or in-person. Online is preferred since it works with your available time and schedule. In the course you will learn insurance terminology and concepts along with the different insurance policies available. You will also review the rules and regulations of the industry as part of the Code and Ethics section.
Also, to increase your odds in passing on your first attempt, register today for our exam prep material. A quicker, simpler way to study to pass your exam.
Pass your exam
Get fingerprinted
52-Hour Course
The exam is 150 questions with a passing score of 60% (in California, 70% in other states). That means you need to get 90 correct out of 150. You will have 3-hours to complete the exam; plenty of time for most people. The exam can be taken at an approved location or online. (please review the guidelines for taking the exam online, they are quite strict) In most cases, you will know right away whether or not you have passed, some locations email the results. To register for your exam, you will use the www.psiexams.com site.
See below for the steps.
At this time the cost is $98.00 to take the exam. If you do not pass, you will need to pay the $98 again for a retest.
See below for applying to take your exam.
Get fingerprinted
Get fingerprinted
Applying for your Exam
Usually, you can get your fingerprints completed when you pass your exam at the testing site. If not, you can search for a LiveScan location near you and complete it there. There is a form that you will need to complete. (see below to download the form). You will want to click the Department of Justice box on the form, not FBI.
At this time, the cost is $68.95 (12/2022)
Applying for your Exam
Celebrate your Success!
Applying for your Exam
Step 1: Register for an exam
Click on the "Test Takers" link and type "ca psi" in the search bar, scroll down to find your exam name and click on it:
California Department of Insurance: CA PSI Site - Life, Accident and Health Examination (Life Agent)
Click on the "View Available Tests" and go to the "CA PSI Site - Life, Accident and Health or Sickness Examination"
Choose whether you want to go to the Onsite (Test Center) to test or take if from your home or office (Online Proctored Live)
Click on the Login/Register link either create an account (new) or login to your existing account to move forward.
Step 2: Create an Account
Provide your requested information and pay the exam fee
Step 3: Schedule for an exam
Once paid for , choose your location, date and time to take the exam (print your confirmation)
Step 4: Show up, take, and pass your exam!
Celebrate your Success!
Celebrate your Success!
Celebrate your Success!
When you pass your exam, take time to celebrate your success! After 24-hours submit your application for your insurance license.
https://www.sircon.com/products/apply.jsp
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions in completing your insurance license application. There are a few questions that may be unclear.