How to Get Your Tennessee Life & Health Insurance License

To get your Tennessee life & health insurance license, you'll take the state exam administered by Pearson VUE and file your application through NIPR. Fingerprints are required (IdentoGO ($37.15, TBI+FBI)).

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 Tennessee L&H exam at Pearson VUE
3. 2
   Get fingerprinted at IdentoGO ($37.15)
4. 3
   Wait at least 2 business days
5. 4
   Apply via NIPR ($50)
6. 5
   License issued after clearance

Watch-outs

• Applying before the 2-business-day wait causes rejections — prints must post first.

Official Tennessee links

• Schedule the Tennessee exam

  Pearson VUE
• Apply for your Tennessee license

  NIPR
• Book Tennessee fingerprints

  IdentoGO (TN — ORI TN920680Z)
• Tennessee Department of Insurance

  Official source

Frequently asked questions

Who administers the Tennessee insurance exam?

The Tennessee life & health insurance exam is administered by Pearson VUE.

Do I need fingerprints for a Tennessee insurance license?

Yes — fingerprints are required for Tennessee resident insurance producers (IdentoGO ($37.15, TBI+FBI)). After exam, BEFORE application (then wait ≥2 business days).

How do I apply for my Tennessee insurance license?

Applications are filed through NIPR.

What does a Tennessee insurance license cost?

Tennessee fees: $37.15 fingerprints + $50 application. Fees can change — always confirm with the state before paying.