Nebraska PreLicensing Requirements 

Individual Resident Producer Requirements

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

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be competent, trustworthy, financially responsible and have a good personal and business reputation
• Maintain a principal place of residence in Nebraska
• Complete an approved prelicensing course of study (see prelicense requirements below)
• Pass a written examination and file a license application

PreLicense Education Requirements (PLE)

Applicants must complete prelicense education (PLE) for each major line of authority (LOA), as follows:

• 20-hours Nebraska Life and Annuities Insurance
• 20-hours Nebraska Accident & Health or Sickness Insurance
• 40-hours Nebraska Life, Annuities, Accident and Health Insurance
• 20-hours Nebraska Property Insurance
• 20-hours Nebraska Casualty Insurance
• 40-hours Nebraska Property & Casualty Insurance

State Candidate Handbook

Before making an exam reservation Applicants should thoroughly review the Nebraska Department of Insurance Licensing Information Bulletin, which contains the exam content outlines and important information regarding eligibility and the examination and licensing application process.

PLE Course Delivery

Per Nebraska 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.

PLE Course Exam

• Passing Score: Applicants must pass the PLE final exam with a 70% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.
• Exam Proctor Requirements:  PreLicense.com final exams must be monitored by a disinterested third party. Proctors must not serve for examinations of family members, relatives, or dependents; employers or supervisors; employees or subordinates; partners, joint ventures, co-owners, or business associates; or for anyone in whom the proctor or instructor has an economic or other interest in assuring the successful outcome of the examination.

Certificate of Completion

PreLicense.com provides online, printable certificates of completion in Nebraska.  An applicant must meet Nebraska’s PLE requirements before a certificate of completion is issued. Applicants will be required to submit their certificate of completion to the Nebraska Department of Insurance with the license application.

State Reporting Requirements 

Prelicense.com reports PLE course completions to SBS daily.  The Nebraska Department of Insurance charges a $1.00 per hour state roster fee for course completion reports.  This state-mandated fee is included in the course price.

State Licensing Exam

Important:  You have up to one year from the date you completed your prelicensing education requirements to pass your exam and apply for a license.

Methods of Registration

• Register Online: https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/insurance/Pages/nebraska.aspx
• Register by Phone: 800-853-4753
• Register by Fax:  fax exam registration form to 800-347-9242
• On-site registration is not allowed

Note:  Registration for the exam can be done prior to completing the required pre-licensing education; however, the credits MUST be completed before you can sit for the exam.

Materials Needed at Testing Center

Candidates must present a government-issued form of identification.  Identification must contain both a photo and signature.  The name of the identification must match exactly the name used to register for the exam.

Schedules & Fees

• Testing Sites: Click here to view a list of testing centers in Nebraska
• Insurance License Exams: Click here to view a list of Nebraska insurance license exams and exam fees.

State Exam Passing Score

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

License Application Process

Important:  Passing an exam does not guarantee that you will be issued a license. You must submit all application materials and fees to the Department within one year of completing your prelicensure course and passing your exam.  Issuance of a license depends on review and approval of all license application materials.

Ways to Apply

Apply using printable forms: Resident applicants must apply using the NAIC Uniform Application. Click here for additional instructions, including application filing fees.

Materials Needed to Apply

Applicants who receive a passing score on the state exam will need to forward the materials listed below to the Nebraska Department of Insurance:

• Completed NAIC Uniform Application
• PLE original Certificate of Course Completion
• The appropriate license fees (Click here to view application fees)

Fingerprinting Process

There are no fingerprint requirements in the state of Nebraska.

New Resident Producer Requirements

New residents who still hold an active license in their previous home state will not be required to complete prelicense education or take the license examination as long as:

• the application is received within 90 days of their former home state license being cancelled
• the license being applied for is the same line of authority as in the previous state.

Application Process

New resident applicants must apply using the NAIC Uniform Application.  Click here for additional instructions, including filing fees.

Materials Needed to Apply

Applicants who wish to receive a resident insurance license in Nebraska, will need to forward the following materials listed below to the Nebraska Department of Insurance:

• Completed NAIC Uniform Application
• Nebraska recommends applicants obtain a letter of certification from their former home state if available
• The appropriate license fees (Click here to view application fees)

Fingerprinting Process

There are no fingerprint requirements in the state of Nebraska.

Nonresident Producer Requirements

Nonresident license candidates may obtain a Nebraska 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.

Application Process

Apply online - Nonresident applicants may apply online here

Nonresident applicants may also apply using the NAIC Uniform Application.  Click here for additional instructions, including filing fees.

Materials Needed to Apply

Applicants who wish to receive a non-resident insurance license in Nebraska, will need to forward the materials listed below to the Nebraska Department of Insurance:

• Completed NAIC Non-Resident Uniform Application
• The appropriate license fees (Click here to view application fees)

Fingerprinting Process

There are no fingerprint requirements in the state of Nebraska.

State-Required Product Training

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

Long-Term Care: All Nebraska health or sickness and accident producers who sell, solicit, or negotiate LTCP policies must complete 8 hours of state-approved Nebraska LTCP training before selling, soliciting, or negotiating LTCP policies.

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

Nebraska Department of Insurance
941 O Street, Suite 400
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 471-4913
Fax: 404-656-0874
Email:  DOI.Licensing@Nebraska.gov
Web Site: http://www.doi.ne.gov/index.htm

Prometric
Phone: 800-853-4753
Web Site: https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/insurance/Pages/nebraska.aspx