How to Get Your Louisiana Insurance License in 2026
A complete step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed insurance producer in Louisiana. Louisiana does not require state-approved pre-licensing education — go straight to exam prep.
Louisiana insurance license — quick facts
| State regulator | Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE |
| Pre-licensing education | Not required |
| Exam fee (resident) | ~$85 per attempt |
| License application fee | ~$50-$80 per line |
| Fingerprinting | Required (~$50-$60) |
| License term | 2 years |
| CE requirement | 24 hours / 2 years incl. 3 hours ethics |
The six steps
- 1
Complete pre-licensing education
Not required in Louisiana — the Louisiana Department of Insurance does not mandate state-approved pre-licensing for resident producers. Go straight to focused exam prep. Our $49.99 Louisiana course gets you exam-ready.
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Schedule your Pearson VUE exam
Louisiana contracts with Pearson VUE for insurance license exams. Register at pearsonvue.com/la/insurance, pick a testing center, and pay the current exam fee (~$85 per attempt). {/* TODO: verify */}
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Pass the exam
Louisiana uses a 70% passing standard for resident producer exams. Pearson VUE sends your score directly to LDI within 24 hours.
- 4
Submit your LDI license application
Apply through NIPR. Louisiana license fees run ~$50-$80 per line. {/* TODO: verify */}
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Background check
Louisiana requires a fingerprint-based background check for new resident producers. Cost is typically ~$50-$60. {/* TODO: verify current 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.
What's on the Louisiana P&C exam
Standard NAIC P&C framework plus Louisiana-specific statutes (LA R.S. 22).
- Louisiana 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
Louisiana producer licenses renew every 2 years with 24 hours of LDI-approved CE including 3 hours ethics.
Cost breakdown
- Exam-prep course: $49.99 with Elite Training Academy
- Pearson VUE exam fee: ~$85 per attempt
- Fingerprinting: ~$50-$60
- License application: ~$50-$80
- Biennial CE: $30-$200
Ready to start studying?
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See Louisiana exam prep courses →Frequently asked questions
Does Louisiana require pre-licensing education?
No. The Louisiana Department of Insurance does not require state-approved pre-licensing for resident producer licenses.
What's the passing score on the Louisiana insurance exam?
70% — Pearson VUE administers and sends results to LDI.
How long does it take to get a Louisiana 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
- Louisiana Department of Insurance
- Pearson VUE Louisiana Insurance Candidate Bulletin
- NIPR — National Insurance Producer Registry
- LA R.S. Title 22 — Insurance Code
This guide is based on LDI and Pearson VUE published procedures current as of 2026. Always verify current requirements at ldi.la.gov before relying on any specific number.