How to become an insurance agent in Utah
Utah insurance agents are licensed by the Utah Insurance Department. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Utah, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in Utah?
- Pass the required Prometric exam before applying
- Fingerprinting at a Prometric test center for an FBI/BCI background check
- Apply online through Sircon or NIPR
Utah insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Utah licenses resident insurance producers by line of authority through the Utah Insurance Department. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Utah Insurance Department |
| License name | Resident Producer (lines such as Life; Accident & Health; Property; Casualty; Personal Lines) |
| Education or training | No pre-licensing course is listed in the Department's exam and licensing procedures; the exam is required. |
| Exam | Prometric gives the exams: the combined Property and Casualty or Life, Accident and Health exams are $44, and single-line exams are $32 (Utah Licensing Information Bulletin, effective September 25, 2025). |
| License term | 2 years, ending on the last day of the birth month (first term 24 to 35 months). |
| Continuing education | 24 hours each two-year period: 12 classroom or classroom-equivalent, at most 12 from insurer courses, and 3 in ethics. |
How much does it cost?
| Individual producer, full line, initial or biennial renewal (FY2027 fee schedule) | $70.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional line of authority | $25.00 |
| FBI/BCI fingerprint fee | $32 ($12 FBI/$20 BCI) |
| Prometric fingerprint processing fee | $6 |
| Prometric combined P&C or Life, Accident and Health exam | $44 |
| Prometric single-line exam | $32 |
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 Utah
- Register and pay for the exam with Prometric
- Pass the exam
- Apply online through Sircon or NIPR (test-center kiosk available) and pay the license and FBI/BCI fees
- Pay Prometric's $6 processing fee and get fingerprinted at a Prometric site
- Wait for the Department's review of the application and background check
- Renew every two years by the end of your birth month after 24 CE hours
Apply on the official Utah site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Utah?
- Ask for the license number and confirm it with the Utah Insurance 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.