1. Make an Examination Reservation: Register online by visiting PearsonVue (must register 4 days in advance) or by calling Pearson Vue at (800) 274-4959.

Materials needed to bring to the Site: Candidates must present two (2) forms of current signature identification. The primary identification must be government-issued and photo-bearing with a signature and the secondary identification must contain a valid signature. Identification must be in English

Exam Format: Candidates must pass the state licensing exam with a 70% or higher to file a license application.


2. Apply for a License: Apply online through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) at www.nipr.com

Apply using printable forms: Print Uniform Individual License Application and mail to:


Maine Bureau of Insurance
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
34 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0034

Applicants must read each lesson before they can proceed to the next lesson.

• Passing Score: WebCE suggests students pass the Exam Prep Practice exam with a score of 70% or higher.
• Exam Proctor Requirements: The Practice exam does not require a proctor.

The Maine Bureau of Insurance does not require a PLE certificate of completion.

The Maine Bureau of Insurance does not require PLE course completions to be reported.

New residents who were previously licensed in another state may be exempt from having to take the licensing examination when applying for a new resident producer license. To become a resident licensee without having to take an examination, the following requirements must be met:

• Submit a completed resident application and the appropriate fees to the Bureau within 90 days of canceling the other state’s license that was in good standing at the time of cancellation and within 90 days of becoming a legal resident of Maine.
• Have evidence of good standing of the other state’s license at the time it was canceled, such as a Letter of Clearance dated within the previous 90 days, or electronic verification through the Producer Database (PDB).

Ways to Apply

Apply Online: Apply online through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) at www.nipr.com

Apply using printable forms: Print Uniform Individual License Application and mail to:


Maine Bureau of Insurance
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
34 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0034

Materials Needed to Apply

• Completed Uniform Individual License Application
• Letter of clearance or electronic verification
• The appropriate license fee, filing fee, and fingerprint processing fee.Click here to view the license application fees

Nonresident candidates may obtain a Maine producer license without having to take a license examination as long as they are currently licensed as a resident and are in good standing in their home state. The Maine Bureau of Insurance accepts the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC’s) uniform applications for nonresident producer licensing. Nonresident applications may be completed and submitted electronically (online) or by using a paper application.

Ways to Apply

Apply Online: Apply online through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) at www.nipr.com

Apply using printable forms: Nonresident applicants may apply using the Uniform Non-Resident Individual License Application and mail the application to:


Maine Bureau of Insurance
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
34 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0034

Materials Needed to Apply

• Completed Uniform Individual License Application
• Letter of clearance or electronic verification
• The appropriate license fee, filing fee, and fingerprint processing fee.Click here to view the license application fees

State required training for insurance producers that sell annuity products.

Initial Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling annuity products.

Additional Information

State required training for insurance producers that sell long-term care products.

Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling LTC products.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every renewal cycle, following the initial training requirement.

Additional Information