How to Get Your Idaho Life & Health Insurance License

To get your Idaho life & health insurance license, you'll take the state exam administered by Pearson VUE and file your application through NIPR. Fingerprints are required (Pearson VUE (fingerprints by appointment)).

Exam vendor
Pearson VUE
Application system
NIPR
Fingerprints
Required — Pearson VUE (fingerprints by appointment)
Fees
≤$80 fingerprints + $61.25 processing
Verified Jul 2026

Step-by-step

  1. Complete your prelicensing education or exam prep. LicenseIQ offers an online prelicensing course and exam prep you can start today.
  2. 1
    Book BOTH exam and fingerprints with Pearson VUE (same visit works)
  3. 2
    Pass the Idaho L&H exam & complete prints (≤$80 + $61.25 processing)
  4. 3
    Apply via NIPR
  5. 4
    License issued after prints processed

Watch-outs

  • Pearson VUE handles fingerprinting for Idaho — schedule it with the exam to save a trip. Prints must be processed before issuance.

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Frequently asked questions

Who administers the Idaho insurance exam?
The Idaho life & health insurance exam is administered by Pearson VUE.
Do I need fingerprints for a Idaho insurance license?
Yes — fingerprints are required for Idaho resident insurance producers (Pearson VUE (fingerprints by appointment)). At Pearson VUE — book with your exam.
How do I apply for my Idaho insurance license?
Applications are filed through NIPR.
What does a Idaho insurance license cost?
Idaho fees: ≤$80 fingerprints + $61.25 processing. Fees can change — always confirm with the state before paying.