How to Get Your Missouri Insurance License in 2026
A complete step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed insurance producer in Missouri. Missouri does not require state-approved pre-licensing education — go straight to exam prep.
Missouri insurance license — quick facts
| State regulator | Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE |
| Pre-licensing education | Not required |
| Exam fee (resident) | ~$58 per attempt |
| License application fee | ~$50-$100 per line |
| Fingerprinting | May be required |
| License term | 2 years |
| CE requirement | 16 hours / 2 years incl. 3 hours ethics |
The six steps
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Complete pre-licensing education
Not required in Missouri — the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) does not mandate state-approved pre-licensing for resident producers. Go straight to focused exam prep. Our $49.99 Missouri course gets you exam-ready.
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Schedule your Pearson VUE exam
Missouri contracts with Pearson VUE for insurance license exams. Register at pearsonvue.com/mo/insurance, pick a testing center, and pay the current exam fee (~$58 per attempt). {/* TODO: verify */}
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Pass the exam
Missouri uses a 70% passing standard for resident producer exams. Pearson VUE sends your score directly to DCI within 24 hours.
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Submit your DCI license application
Apply through NIPR. Missouri license fees run ~$50-$100 per line. {/* TODO: verify */}
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Background check
Missouri 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 Missouri P&C exam
Standard NAIC P&C framework plus Missouri-specific statutes (Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 375).
- Missouri 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
Missouri producer licenses renew every 2 years with 16 hours of DCI-approved CE including 3 hours ethics.
Cost breakdown
- Exam-prep course: $49.99 with Elite Training Academy
- Pearson VUE exam fee: ~$58 per attempt
- License application: ~$50-$100 per line
- Biennial CE: $20-$150
Ready to start studying?
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See Missouri exam prep courses →Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri require pre-licensing education?
No. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) does not require state-approved pre-licensing for resident producer licenses.
What's the passing score on the Missouri insurance exam?
70% — Pearson VUE administers and sends results to DCI.
How long does it take to get a Missouri 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 Missouri DCI and Pearson VUE published procedures current as of 2026. Always verify current requirements at insurance.mo.gov before relying on any specific number.