New Mexico does not require licensing candidates to complete pre-licensing education; however, it is recommended to complete an exam prep course before attempting to take your state’s licensing exam.

1. Meet the general eligibility criteria
   • Be at least 18 years of age
   • Be a resident of, and actually residing in, the state of New Mexico
   • Be in compliance with other applicable qualifications and requirements of the New Mexico Insurance Code
2. Prepare for state licensing exam
   • Use the WebCE Exam Prep courses to better prepare you to pass the state licensing exam.
3. Apply for a License
   • Complete the insurance license application online at www.nipr.com
   • Once the application is approved, you will be sent an email notification of eligibility and instructions for scheduling the exam. The application is valid for 6 months. If you fail to pass your state exam within this timeframe, you will have to submit a new application and registration form, and you will have to pay the appropriate fees again.
4. Register and pass state licensing exam
   • Make an exam reservation at www.prometric.com or by calling (800)-813-6737.
   Before making an exam reservation applicants should thoroughly review the State of New Mexico Licensing Candidate Handbook by clicking on the Student Handbook button above.


5. Submit fingerprints for background check
   • New Mexico requires all resident insurance licensing candidates to attach a copy of the 3M Cogent Proof of Fingerprint Submission Receipt to their license application.
   • Registration for fingerprinting can be done with Cogentid.

• WebCE insurance exam prep courses follow the state exam content outlines. Students should read each lesson before proceeding to the next lesson.
• WebCE suggests students pass the closed-book non-monitored Exam Prep Practice exam with a score of 70% or higher and then utilize Exam Tutor and Flash Tutor for further practice before your exam day.

12 months from the original date of purchase.

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after passing the WebCE course exam. Certificates are for personal records and is not required for the state exam.

If the resident state does not license adjusters for the line of authority sought, the adjuster shall designate as his, her or its home state any state in which the adjuster is licensed and in good standing.

If you live in a state that does not issue the adjuster license, you may choose New Mexico as your DHS you will need to complete the steps below.

• Pass your Exam
• Submit the adjuster initial application online - the fee is $30.00