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Getting Licensed in Tennessee
Tennessee requires standard pre-licensing education, an exam with 77 questions, and roughly $105 in total startup costs. The full step-by-step requirements, exam details, and fees are broken down on our Tennessee licensing guide.
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Tennessee does not mandate prelicensing education for the Life line, but residents still need to pass the Pearson VUE exam, complete fingerprinting, and file the state application. The timing order matters: complete fingerprints at least 2 business days before applying, and wait 48 hours after passing the exam before filing electronically.
Tennessee Insurance Agent FAQ
Does Tennessee require a prelicensing course for the Life line?
No. Tennessee's current producer-with-exams instructions do not require prelicensing education for Life. You may use an exam-prep course or study materials, but that preparation is optional and priced by the provider.
How many questions are on the Tennessee Life exam?
Pearson VUE lists 68 scoreable items and 9 unscored pretest items, for 77 items presented. The appointment is 105 minutes. Passing is a scaled score of 70, not a statement that you answered exactly 70% correctly.
How much does a Tennessee life insurance license cost?
The fixed primary-source fees are $55 for the Pearson VUE exam and $50 for the resident application, for a $105 subtotal. Add the IdentoGO fingerprint fee shown when scheduling, any NIPR transaction fee, optional prep, and any retake fee.
When should I complete fingerprints in Tennessee?
TDCI says to complete fingerprinting at least 2 business days before submitting the application. Use IdentoGO service code TN920680Z and transaction type IP, then follow the current TDCI instructions.
When can I apply after passing the Tennessee exam?
TDCI instructs applicants to wait 48 hours after passing the examination before submitting the electronic application through NIPR.
How do I renew a Tennessee producer license?
Tennessee resident producer licenses generally renew every 2 years. The standard continuing-education requirement is 24 hours, including 3 ethics hours. The current producer renewal fee is $60, with any transaction fee listed separately.
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