Missouri PreLicensing Requirements 

Individual Resident Producer Requirements

To qualify for a resident Missouri state insurance producer license, the applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be trustworthy and competent
• Pass the licensing exam required by the state
• Submit license application

PLE Requirements

Before making an exam reservation Candidates should thoroughly review the Missouri Insurance Candidate Handbook, which contains the exam content outline and important information regarding eligibility and the examination and licensing application process.

Course Delivery

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

Exam Requirements

• Passing Score: PreLicense.com suggests students pass PreLicense.com's mastery exam with a score of 75% or higher.
• Exam Proctor Requirements: The mastery exam does not require a proctor.

Certificate of Completion

The Missouri Department of Insurance does not require a PLE certificate of completion.

State Reporting Requirements

The Missouri Department of Insurance does not require PLE course completions to be reported.

State Licensing Exam

Methods of Registration

• Register Online: www.pearsonvue.com/mo/insurance (must register 4 days in advance)
• Register by Phone: (866)-274-4740
• On-site registration is not allowed

Materials Needed to Present at Exam Site 

Candidates must present two (2) forms of current signature identification. The primary identification must be government-issued and photo-bearing with a signature and the secondary identification must contain a valid signature. Identification must be in English.

Schedules & Fees

• Exam Fees: Click here to view Missouri's insurance license exam fees
• Test Centers: Click here to view a list of testing centers

State Exam Passing Score

Candidates must pass the state licensing exam with a 70% or higher to file a license application.

License Application Process

Ways to Apply

• Apply online: Apply online through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) atwww.nipr.com
• Apply using printable forms: Print Uniform Individual License Application and mail to:

Missouri Department of Insurance
Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
P.O. Box 65102-4001
Jefferson City, MO 
65102-4001

Materials Needed to Apply

Candidates who receive a passing score on the state exam will need to forward the materials listed below to the Missouri Department of Insurance.

• completed Uniform Individual License Application
• the appropriate license fee, filing fee, and fingerprint processing fee.  See “Applying for Licensure in Missouri” section of the Missouri Insurance Candidate Handbook

Nonresident Producer Requirements

Nonresident license candidates may obtain a Missouri producer license, without having to complete a license examination in Missouri.

Application Process

Ways to Apply

• Apply Online: Click here to submit your license application online.
• Apply using printable forms: Nonresident applicants may apply using the Uniform Individual License Application

Materials Needed to Apply

Nonresident applicants will need to forward the following materials to the Missouri Department of Insurance:

• completed Uniform Individual License Application
• letter of certification
• the appropriate license fee, filing fee, and fingerprint processing fee.  See “Applying for Licensure in Missouri” section of the Missouri Insurance Candidate Handbook.

State-Required Product Training

Your state has special training requirements in order for licensed agents to sell the following products:

Long-Term Care: A producer may not sell, solicit, or negotiate a qualified LTC Partnership Plan unless he or she is licensed for both life and health and has completed an initial 8-hour training course pre-approved by the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Regulation (DIFP).

Purchasing State-required Product Training with your exam prep course from the PreLicense.com catalog will allow you to take one of the special training requirement courses from WebCE. Additional fees for state filing, books or shipping may apply at the time you register to begin taking the product training course.

Click here for more information regarding state-specific product training.

Contact Information

Missouri Department of Insurance
Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
P.O. Box 65102-4001
Jefferson City, MO 
65102-4001

Pearson VUE
Phone: (866)-274-4740
Web Site: www.pearsonvue.com/mo/insurance

The licensing information presented here is a brief summary only and is not intended to be comprehensive or complete. We urge you to check with your state's insurance department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements