How to become an insurance agent in North Dakota
North Dakota insurance agents are licensed by the North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in North Dakota, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in North Dakota?
- Pass the PSI exam for each line
- Fingerprint-based state and national criminal history check for an initial resident license
North Dakota insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. The state insurance regulator issues resident insurance producer licenses. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department |
| License name | Resident Insurance Producer (lines such as Life, Accident and Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines) |
| Education or training | Not required. North Dakota law does not require pre-licensing instruction. |
| Exam | PSI administers the exams. The bulletin lists $67 each for Life, Accident and Health, Property, and Casualty exams and $61 for Personal Lines. Remote proctoring ended April 24, 2026. |
| License term | The CE page says licenses must be renewed every two years; the fee schedule lists a $25 'annual renewal'. |
| Continuing education | At least 24 credit hours per biennial compliance period, including 3 hours of ethics. |
How much does it cost?
| Insurance producer license | $100 |
|---|---|
| Insurance producer annual renewal | $25 |
| Company appointment (effective 8/1/2025) | $25 |
| Fingerprint fee to ND Attorney General (from Oct. 1, 2026) | $43 |
| PSI fingerprint processing fee (if printed at PSI) | $29.00 |
| Exam fee, Life / A&H / Property / Casualty (PSI) | $67 |
| Exam fee, Personal Lines (PSI) | $61 |
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 North Dakota
- Prepare for the exam by self-study or a class (optional)
- Schedule and pass the PSI exam for each line
- Submit hard-copy fingerprint cards, the consent form (SFN 60688) and the $43 fee
- Apply online through NIPR
- Get appointed by an insurer
Apply on the official North Dakota site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in North Dakota?
- Ask for the license number and confirm it with the North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department.
- 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.