How to Get Your Arkansas Insurance License in 2026
A complete step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed insurance producer in Arkansas. Unlike many states, Arkansas requires state-approved pre-licensing education before you can sit for the exam — plan for a 5-8 week timeline.
Arkansas insurance license — quick facts
| State regulator | Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) |
| Exam vendor | Prometric |
| Pre-licensing education | Required — hours TBD |
| Exam fee (resident) | ~$50-$80 per attempt |
| License application fee | ~$50-$100 per line |
| Fingerprinting | May be required |
| License term | 2 years |
| CE requirement | 24 hours / 2 years incl. 3 hours ethics |
The six steps
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Complete pre-licensing education
Arkansas requires state-approved pre-licensing education for resident producers. {/* TODO: verify AID's current PLE hours per line — historical range is 20-40 hours */} The course must be filed and approved by the Arkansas Insurance Department before sitting for the exam.
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Schedule your licensing exam
Arkansas contracts with Prometric (historically) — verify the current vendor. {/* TODO: confirm AID exam vendor 2026 */} Register, pick a testing center, and pay the current exam fee.
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Pass the exam
Arkansas uses a 70% passing standard for resident producer exams. Your score is sent directly to AID by the exam vendor within 24-48 hours.
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Apply for your license through NIPR
Submit your Arkansas resident producer license application at nipr.com. AID license fees run roughly $50-$100 per line. {/* TODO: verify AID fee schedule */}
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Get fingerprinted
Arkansas may require a fingerprint-based background check for new resident producers. {/* TODO: verify current AID fingerprint rule and vendor */}
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Get appointed by a carrier
A producer license alone doesn't authorize you to sell — you need at least one carrier appointment. Most agencies handle this on day one of employment.
What's on the Arkansas P&C exam
The Arkansas Property & Casualty exam covers the standard NAIC framework plus Arkansas-specific statutes.
- Arkansas insurance regulation — ~15-20%
- General insurance principles — ~10-15%
- Property insurance basics — ~15-20%
- Auto insurance — ~15-20%
- Commercial Package, BOP, Workers' Comp, Surety — ~20-25%
CE requirements after licensing
Arkansas producer licenses renew every 2 years. Each renewal cycle requires 24 hours of AID-approved continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics.
Cost breakdown
- State-approved PLE course: $200-$400 depending on provider
- Exam fee: ~$50-$80 per attempt
- Fingerprinting (if required): ~$40-$60
- License application: ~$50-$100
- Biennial CE: $30-$200 depending on provider
Arkansas course — coming soon
Pre-licensing is required in Arkansas — we're working with the Arkansas Insurance Department to get our course approved. Sign up below to be notified when our Arkansas exam-prep + PLE bundle launches at $49.99.
Notify me when Arkansas launches →Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas require pre-licensing education?
Yes. The Arkansas Insurance Department requires state-approved pre-licensing education for resident producers before sitting for the exam. The exact hour requirement varies by line of authority.
What's the passing score on the Arkansas insurance exam?
70% — the same standard most states use.
Is Elite Training Academy approved in Arkansas?
Not yet. We're working to file our course with AID as an approved provider. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when our Arkansas course launches.
Related guides
- Texas insurance license cost — full breakdown
- How to get your Texas insurance license
- All exam-prep and CE pricing
Sources cited
- Arkansas Insurance Department
- NIPR — National Insurance Producer Registry
- Ark. Code Title 23 — Insurance
This guide is based on AID published procedures current as of 2026. Always verify current requirements at insurance.arkansas.gov before relying on any specific number.