1. Complete a Tennessee insurance prelicensing course: Once you have completed your Tennessee insurance Prelicensing course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.


2. Make an Examination Reservation: Make a reservation for the exam by going online at www.pearsonvue.com or by calling (800) 274-4957.

Materials Needed to Bring: Two forms of current Identification that contains a photograph and signature. ( ID cannot be expired) A copy of your prelicensing Certificate of Completion. You will not be allowed to take the test without it.

Exam Format:
• The passing score required on the exam is 70%.
• You receive a Pass and Fail as soon as the exam is complete.


3. Fingerprinting Process: Resident applicants are required to submit fingerprints through L-1 Enrollment Services for a background check. Register online at www.tn.ibtfingerprint.com or by calling (855) 226-2937. Please visit www.tn.gov/health/article/CBC-instructions for complete instructions regarding the fingerprint requirement. The instructions include specific login information you will need to register online.


4. Resident License Application Process:: Apply for your Tennessee insurance license by completing an application at www.nipr.com.

Per Tennessee PLE requirements, applicants are required to complete all of the lessons in the prelicense education course sequentially before they can be issued a certificate of completion.

• Passing Score: Applicants must pass the PLE final exam with a 70% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.
• Exam Proctor Requirements: The PLE final exam does not require a proctor.

WebCE provides online, printable certificates of completion in Tennessee. An applicant must meet Tennessee’s PLE requirements before a certificate of completion is issued. You must take your certificate of completion with you to the exam site on the day of your examination. Certificates of completion are valid for 6 months from the completion date.

Currently, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance does not require PLE course completions to be reported to the state.

New residents who still hold an active license in their previous home state may not be required to complete Prelicense education or take an examination as long as they meet the following requirements:

• Currently licensed in former home state and make application to Tennessee within 90 days of cancellation of former home state license
• Left previous home state in good standing

Ways to Apply

Apply Online: Applicant can apply online at www.nipr.com

Apply by Paper:Download the Uniform Application for Individual Producer License

Materials Needed to Apply:

• Uniform License application (if applying by paper)
• Appropriate license application fees
• Letter of Clearance from previous home state (if not listed on the National Producer Database)

Fingerprinting Process: Fingerprints are not required unless the candidate takes a Tennessee Insurance examination.

Nonresident license candidates may obtain a Tennessee agent license, without having to complete the prelicense education requirement or take a license examination, as long as they are currently licensed as a resident and in good standing in their home state.

Ways to Apply

Apply Online: Applicant can apply online at www.nipr.com

Apply by Paper: Download the Uniform Application for Individual Producer License

Materials Needed to Apply:

• Uniform License application (if applying by paper)
• Appropriate license application fees

Fingerprinting Process: Fingerprints are not required for non-resident license candidates.

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 complete every license period, following the initial training requirement.

Additional Information