How to Get Your Louisiana Life & Health Insurance License

To get your Louisiana life & health insurance license, you'll take the state exam administered by PSI and file your application through NIPR. Fingerprints are required (IdentoGO (IDEMIA)).

Exam vendor
PSI
Application system
NIPR
Fingerprints
Required — IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Fees
Vendor-set fingerprint fee
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
    Pass the Louisiana L&H exam at PSI
  3. 2
    Apply via NIPR
  4. 3
    THEN get fingerprinted at IdentoGO (processing up to 4 weeks)
  5. 4
    All supporting docs due within 30 days of application or it's declined

Watch-outs

  • Apply before fingerprinting — LDI requires the application on file first. 30-day document deadline; prints can take 4 weeks to process.

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Frequently asked questions

Who administers the Louisiana insurance exam?
The Louisiana life & health insurance exam is administered by PSI.
Do I need fingerprints for a Louisiana insurance license?
Yes — fingerprints are required for Louisiana resident insurance producers (IdentoGO (IDEMIA)). AFTER application (application required before prints).
How do I apply for my Louisiana insurance license?
Applications are filed through NIPR.
What does a Louisiana insurance license cost?
Louisiana fees: Vendor-set fingerprint fee. Fees can change — always confirm with the state before paying.