How to Get Your Kansas Insurance License in 2026
A complete step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed insurance producer in Kansas. Kansas does not require state-approved pre-licensing education — go straight to exam prep.
Kansas insurance license — quick facts
| State regulator | Kansas Insurance Department |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE |
| Pre-licensing education | Not required |
| Exam fee (resident) | ~$60 per attempt |
| License application fee | ~$45-$75 per line |
| Fingerprinting | May be required |
| License term | Renews biennial (birth month) |
| CE requirement | 12 hours / year incl. 1 hour ethics |
The six steps
- 1
Complete pre-licensing education
Not required in Kansas — the Kansas Insurance Department does not mandate state-approved pre-licensing for resident producers. Go straight to focused exam prep. Our $49.99 Kansas course gets you exam-ready.
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Schedule your Pearson VUE exam
Kansas contracts with Pearson VUE for insurance license exams. Register at pearsonvue.com/ks/insurance, pick a testing center, and pay the current exam fee (~$60 per attempt). {/* TODO: verify */}
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Pass the exam
Kansas uses a 70% passing standard for resident producer exams. Pearson VUE sends your score directly to KID within 24 hours.
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Submit your KID license application
Apply through NIPR. Kansas license fees run ~$45-$75 per line. {/* TODO: verify */}
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Background check
Kansas may require fingerprinting for new resident producers. {/* TODO: verify */}
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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.
What's on the Kansas P&C exam
Standard NAIC P&C framework plus Kansas-specific statutes.
- Kansas insurance regulation — ~15-20%
- General insurance principles — ~10-15%
- Property — ~20-25%
- Casualty — ~25-30%
- Commercial Package, BOP, WC, Surety — ~15-20%
CE requirements after licensing
Kansas requires 12 hours of CE per year for resident producers, including at least 1 hour of ethics.
Cost breakdown
- Exam-prep course: $49.99 with Elite Training Academy
- Pearson VUE exam fee: ~$60 per attempt
- License application: ~$45-$75 per line
- Annual CE: $20-$100
Ready to start studying?
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See Kansas exam prep courses →Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas require pre-licensing education?
No. The Kansas Insurance Department does not require state-approved pre-licensing for resident producer licenses.
What's the passing score on the Kansas insurance exam?
70% — Pearson VUE administers and sends results to KID.
How long does it take to get a Kansas insurance license?
Typically 3-6 weeks.
Related guides
- Texas insurance license cost — full breakdown
- How to get your Texas insurance license
- All exam-prep and CE pricing
Sources cited
This guide is based on Kansas Insurance Department and Pearson VUE published procedures current as of 2026. Always verify current requirements at insurance.kansas.gov before relying on any specific number.