How to become an insurance agent in Nebraska
Nebraska insurance agents are licensed by the Nebraska Department of Insurance. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Nebraska, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in Nebraska?
- At least 18 years old
- Nebraska resident
- Pass the PSI exam for each line of authority
Nebraska insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. The state insurance regulator issues resident insurance producer licenses. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Nebraska Department of Insurance |
| License name | Resident Insurance Producer (lines such as Life, Accident and Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines) |
| Education or training | Not required. The Department has no pre-licensing study materials and does not review or approve exam prep providers. |
| Exam | PSI administers the exams. The Department-linked candidate bulletin (2/1/2024) lists $43 for a single-line exam and $47 for a combined exam (Property and Casualty, or Life, Accident and Health); passing score is 70%. |
| License term | Two years. Licenses expire on the last day of the birth month in years when your age is divisible by two (even or odd years, matching your birth year). |
| Continuing education | 24 hours every two years for major lines (21 hours plus 3 hours of ethics); licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal. |
How much does it cost?
| Producer License - Resident | $50.00 |
|---|---|
| Producer Renewal - Resident | $50.00 |
| Producer Reinstatement - Resident (expired license) | $90.00 |
| Exam fee, single line (PSI) | $43 |
| Exam fee, combined lines (PSI) | $47 |
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 Nebraska
- Register for and pass the PSI exam for each line
- Wait 2-3 days for PSI to upload your results to the Department
- Apply for the resident license online through NIPR
- Allow 3-5 days for processing, then print your license from NIPR
Apply on the official Nebraska site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Nebraska?
- Search the name or license number on the official Nebraska 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.