How to become an insurance agent in Delaware
Delaware insurance agents are licensed by the Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Delaware, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in Delaware?
- Pass the Pearson VUE exam for each line
- State and FBI criminal history reports (through Delaware State Police), dated within 90 days
- Apply electronically through NIPR
Delaware insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Delaware licenses insurance producers through the Department of Insurance; no pre-licensing course is required. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing |
| License name | Resident Insurance Producer (lines such as Life, Health, Property, Casualty) |
| Education or training | Not required. Delaware does not require pre-licensing education, though the Department encourages a prep course. |
| Exam | Pearson VUE administers the exams; results go to the Department electronically. |
| License term | Two years; resident licenses renew by February 28 of every even-numbered year. |
| Continuing education | 24 credit hours each biennium, including 3 hours of ethics, completed by the last day of February of even-numbered years (Regulation 504). |
How much does it cost?
| Resident producer license | $125.00 |
|---|---|
| Exam fee (one fee for multiple major-line exams the same day) | $90 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become an insurance agent in Delaware
- Study for and pass the Pearson VUE exam
- Request state and FBI criminal history reports from the Delaware State Police (service code 27S46Z)
- Apply online through NIPR and pay the $125 fee
- Get appointed by an insurer through NIPR
Apply on the official Delaware site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Delaware?
- Search the name or license number on the official Delaware insurance agent license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.