How to become an insurance agent in Maine
Maine insurance agents are licensed by the Maine Bureau of Insurance (Department of Professional and Financial Regulation). Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Maine, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in Maine?
- Maine resident
- Pass the Maine licensing exam for each line
- No agency affiliation or company appointment needed to keep the license active
Maine insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Maine requires a resident insurance producer license from the Bureau of Insurance; you take the exam first, then apply. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Maine Bureau of Insurance (Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) |
| License name | Resident Insurance Producer (lines such as Life, Accident & Health, Property, Casualty) |
| Exam | Pearson VUE, in person at a Pearson VUE test center (online-proctored exams ended for Maine in May 2025). |
| License term | No renewal fee; resident licenses continue automatically after each 2-year CE due date (end of birth month, odd or even year) if CE is met. |
| Continuing education | 24 credit hours every 2 years, including at least 3 hours of ethics. |
How much does it cost?
| Resident producer application fee | $15 |
|---|---|
| Resident producer license fee | $10 |
| Resident producer total | $25 |
| Pearson VUE Life, Accident & Health or Property & Casualty producer exam | $80 |
| Pearson VUE single-line exam (e.g. Life, Accident & Health, Property) | $55 |
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 Maine
- Study for the Maine exam for your lines
- Schedule and pass the exam at a Pearson VUE test center
- Apply through NIPR (or paper application) and pay the $25 fee
- Receive your license by email
- Complete 24 CE hours by each biennial due date
Apply on the official Maine site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Maine?
- Search the name or license number on the official Maine 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.