North Dakota Insurance License Requirements and Exam Steps (2026)

North Dakota insurance prelicensing requirements from TSI National

North Dakota insurance licensing

North Dakota Insurance License Requirements and Exam Steps (2026)

North Dakota licensing is exam-driven for major producer lines. The biggest timing issue is the one-year exam score window and the fingerprint requirement for initial resident applicants.

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North Dakota at a glance

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Exam vendorPSI

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North Dakota states that PSI is the exam vendor for insurance producer licensing examinations.

Exam requirementExam step required

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Applicants must pass the appropriate exam for the lines of authority they are seeking.

Exam score windowValid 1 year

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Exam scores are valid for one year after the exam date, and the license application must be received by the Department within that year.

Prelicensing educationEducation check needed

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North Dakota law no longer requires an individual to take prelicensing courses.

ApplicationUse NIPR

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After passing required tests, applicants apply through NIPR. North Dakota lists a $100 initial license fee.

FingerprintsFingerprint required

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Initial resident producer applicants must provide fingerprints for a state and national criminal-history records check.

Step-by-step checklist

  1. Confirm the North Dakota line of authority.
  2. Review the PSI candidate information bulletin and exam content outline.
  3. Prepare through self-study, a course, or another study plan. A course can help, but it is not a state prelicensing requirement.
  4. Pass the required PSI exam.
  5. Complete fingerprinting and the background-check paperwork.
  6. Submit the NIPR application within one year of passing the exam.
  7. Wait for license issuance before transacting business.

Common mistakes

  • Missing the one-year window: exam scores expire for licensing purposes if the application is not received in time.
  • Skipping fingerprints: the initial resident producer fingerprint requirement is separate from passing the exam.
  • Assuming no course means no study: the state removed the course requirement, not the exam requirement.

Course planning

TSI National can help you prepare for the North Dakota exam, but the Department controls the licensing decision. Use the PSI outline as the study map, then choose support that fits your readiness and schedule. You can review available options on the TSI National course results page.

Official sources used

This guide is a practical checklist, not legal advice. Always verify current requirements with the North Dakota Insurance Department, PSI, NIPR, and your appointing carrier before applying.