How to become an insurance agent in Louisiana
Louisiana insurance agents are licensed by the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Louisiana, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Louisiana law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become an insurance agent in Louisiana?
- Louisiana resident
- Pass the PSI exam for each line that requires one
- Livescan fingerprinting through IdentoGO after you submit the application
- Certain felony convictions require a waiver (La. R.S. 22:1554)
Louisiana insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Louisiana requires a resident insurance producer license from the Louisiana Department of Insurance; there is no pre-licensing course requirement for standard producer lines. |
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| Licensed by | Louisiana Department of Insurance |
| License name | Resident Individual Insurance Producer (lines such as Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines) |
| Education or training | Not required; there are no prelicensing requirements for producer exams except Public Adjuster and Bail Bond. |
| Exam | PSI administers Louisiana insurance exams at PSI testing centers only (remote testing ended July 8, 2024). |
| License term | 2 years; licenses renew on the last day of the birth month in even or odd years based on the license number. |
| Continuing education | 24 hours per renewal period, including 3 hours of ethics; Property, Casualty or Personal Lines producers must include 3 hours of flood. |
How much does it cost?
| PSI Life, Health and Accident or Property and Casualty producer exam | $58.00 |
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| PSI single-line producer exam (Life, Health and Accident, Property, Casualty or Personal Lines) | $36.00 |
| State and federal Livescan fingerprinting (IdentoGO) | $60.75 |
| Producer renewal fee (effective January 2026) | $75 |
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 Louisiana
- Schedule and pass the PSI exam for each line
- Apply online through NIPR and pay the application fee
- Get Livescan fingerprints at IdentoGO after submitting the application
- Wait for LDI to receive scores (1-2 days) and fingerprint results (7-10 days)
- Renew every 2 years with 24 CE hours
Apply on the official Louisiana site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Louisiana?
- Search the name or license number on the official Louisiana 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.