1. Make an Examination Reservation: You can schedule an exam online or check by visiting www.prometric.com or by calling Prometric at (800)-813-6737.
   
   Check Test Center Availability by Visiting: www.prometric.com/schedule
   
   Materials Needed to Apply: Candidates are required to bring one (1) form of valid (non-expired) signature bearing identification to the test site.
   
   Exam Format: The passing score required on each exam is 70%.
   
   
2. Schedule Fingerprinting: All applicant fingerprint background checks will be processed electronically. Please register at www.cogentid.com. All applicant fingerprint background checks will be processed electronically. Please register at https://cogentid.3m.com . Fingerprinting must be done at one of the authorized fingerprint locations. Fingerprint site location information is available at www.aps.gemalto.com. The ORI Number for Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is NM920210Z.


3. Apply for your License: You must complete and submit the license application (form 210) New Mexico applications and forms can be found online at https://sbs.naic.org
   • Upon approval, you will be sent an email notification of eligibility, along with instructions for scheduling the examination.
   • If you fail the examination, you must wait one business day before paying and scheduling to re-take the examination.
   • The application is valid for 6 months. If you fail an exam twice, you will not be allowed to retake it again for 30 days. If you fail your exam an additional two times, you will have to wait an additional six months to schedule and take your exam and will need to submit a new application form, application fees, registration form and registration fees.

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

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

The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance does not require a PLE certificate of completion.

The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance does not require PLE course completions to be reported.

A new resident may take the license exam before moving to New Mexico. A nonresident who is moving to New Mexico and who held a resident agent license in another state must file a license application with a Letter of Clearance from the other state. Contact the Agent Licensing Bureau of the New Mexico Insurance Division at (505) 827-4601 for more information.

Ways to Apply

Apply Online: Visit NIPR to apply for a resident insurance license online.

Apply Using Printable Forms: Applicants may apply for an agent license by mailing the completed license application, registration form, all fees, and any other required supporting documentation to Prometric’s New Mexico office. All of New Mexico’s applications and forms can be found online at www.osi.state.nm.us.

Materials Needed to Apply:

• Completed license application
• Exam registration form
• Letter of clearance from previous home state
• Exam registration form

Fingerprinting Requirements: All resident license applicants must be fingerprinted as part of the application process. Please review the requirements by visiting on www.osi.state.nm.us

Nonresidents who wish to be licensed in New Mexico must contact the Producer Licensing Bureau of the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance at 505.827.4349 for more information on licensing requirements.

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 24-month period, following the initial training requirement.

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