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last updated 5 Mar 2026

Wisconsin Licensing and Renewal Guide

What this guide will teach you:

How to apply for and renew a Wisconsin producer license for property/casualty/health and/or financial insurance services.
Fees for obtaining and maintaining insurance licenses.
How to meet continuing education (CE) requirements and deadlines.
How to access resources and contact information to simplify the process.

Rules and Requirements for Wisconsin Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses

What is the minimum age to apply for a new license?

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

Do I need to provide any specific identification to apply?

Yes, you must have either a SSN (Social Security Number) or a FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number).

Is proof of residency required?

Yes, you are required to provide proof of residency within the state of Wisconsin.

Are there any exams I need to pass to get my license?

Yes, you must complete the pre-licensing education and pass the state-approved licensing exam.

Do I need to complete fingerprinting as part of the application process?

Yes, a fingerprint-based background check is required.

Are there character requirements to qualify for a license?

Yes, you must pass a background check.

How to Apply for and Renew a Producer License in Wisconsin

Applying for a New Producer License in Wisconsin

Pass the state pre-licensing exam. Wisconsin requires 20 hours of pre-license education per line of authority.
Complete the fingerprint-based background check via Field Print Wisconsin.
Pass the Wisconsin state license exam(s) for Life, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Credit, Title, Accident & Health or Sickness. (Register online at PSI Exams)
Apply for a new license via the National Insurance Producer Registry with supporting documents and pay the licensing fees.

Note: No exam is required for Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Crop, Surety, Travel, Attorney Title, and Legal Expense lines.

Renewing a License in Wisconsin

Licenses require renewal every 2 years before the last day of the licensee’s birth month. License renewals are possible up to 90 days before the expiration date.

Complete and verify continuing education (CE) hours.
Submit an electronic application and pay licensing fees through the NIPR.

Late Renewals: Wisconsin does NOT offer a grace period for late renewals. If a licensee fails to renew on time, the license will have to be reinstated. The reinstatement fee is $70 (residents)/$140 (non-residents).

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin issues non-resident licenses in the same lines of authority as your home state. Be sure to review the Continuing Education (CE) reciprocity arrangements between Wisconsin and your home state to ensure compliance.

Apply for a license through NIPR by choosing a Non-Resident License (NRL) Application and submit supporting documentation.

How to transfer a resident license from another state to Wisconsin:

Cancel your previous home state and non-resident Wisconsin licenses. (To keep a nonresident Wisconsin license, you need to send a paper application to OCI.)
After canceling the previous licenses, apply for a resident license through NIPR.

Note: Licensees can transfer a resident license from another state to Wisconsin within one year of relocating after surrendering the previous resident license to avoid completing pre-licensing education, fingerprinting, and exam requirements.

Wisconsin Business Entity Insurance License Applications

Wisconsin does NOT require firms to obtain licenses, but they are still available. Include one Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) with an active resident or non-resident license and a major line of authority.

Register with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).
Submit an electronic application online at the National Insurance Producer Registry.
Pay the license fee of $100 and any additional transaction fee

Note: Business entity insurance licenses require renewal every 2 years on February 15th, of even-numbered years. Renew up to 90 days before the deadline.

Wisconsin Producer Licensing Fees

Licensing fees for initial licenses, renewals, exams, and other services are as follows.

Fees	Price
Resident Individual New License Fee	$10.00 per line for Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Credit, and Title lines
Resident Individual New License Fee	$75.00 per line for Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Travel, Crop, Surety, Legal Expense, and Attorney Title
Resident Individual/Business Entity Renewal Fee	$35.00 (all lines)
Resident Individual Reinstatement Fee	$70.00
Resident/Non-Resident Business Entity New License Fee	$100.00
Non-Resident Individual New License Fee	$75.00 (per LOA for all lines)
Non-Resident Individual/Business Entity Renewal Fee	$70.00
Non-Resident Reinstatement Fee	$140.00
Digital Fingerprinting Fee	$34.75
Wisconsin License Exam	$75.00 License Exam

Disclaimer: Fees and requirements may change at any time without prior notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, we recommend verifying fees through the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance directly.

Continuing Education (CE)

CE requirements include 24 hours biennially:

24 hours of CE (including 3 hours of ethics) every 2 years for Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines.

More information about Wisconsin CE requirements is available at the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance website.

Exemptions: Non-resident agents completing CE in their resident states are exempt

FAQs

When do I need to renew my Wisconsin insurance license?

Wisconsin licenses require renewal and completion of CE every two years before the last day of the licensee’s birth month. Renew your license anytime from 90 days before the expiration date.

What if I miss the Wisconsin insurance license renewal deadline?

If a licensee fails to complete CE requirements a license will have to be reinstated after fulfilling CE requirements and paying a reinstatement fee ($70 residents/$140 non-residents). If the licensee fails to renew within one year, the licensee must apply as a new applicant.

How can I track my Wisconsin producer CE credits?

Use the VerifyMyCE page to verify your CE credits.

Where can I check my Wisconsin insurance license application status?

You can check your application status on the NIPR website.

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Wisconsin Licensing and Renewal Guide

What this guide will teach you:

Rules and Requirements for Wisconsin Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses

What is the minimum age to apply for a new license?

Do I need to provide any specific identification to apply?

Is proof of residency required?

Are there any exams I need to pass to get my license?

Do I need to complete fingerprinting as part of the application process?

Are there character requirements to qualify for a license?

How to Apply for and Renew a Producer License in Wisconsin

Applying for a New Producer License in Wisconsin

Renewing a License in Wisconsin

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Business Entity Insurance License Applications

Wisconsin Producer Licensing Fees

Continuing Education (CE)

FAQs

When do I need to renew my Wisconsin insurance license?

What if I miss the Wisconsin insurance license renewal deadline?

How can I track my Wisconsin producer CE credits?

Where can I check my Wisconsin insurance license application status?

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Wisconsin Licensing and Renewal Guide

What this guide will teach you:

Rules and Requirements for Wisconsin Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses

What is the minimum age to apply for a new license?

Do I need to provide any specific identification to apply?

Is proof of residency required?

Are there any exams I need to pass to get my license?

Do I need to complete fingerprinting as part of the application process?

Are there character requirements to qualify for a license?

How to Apply for and Renew a Producer License in Wisconsin

Applying for a New Producer License in Wisconsin

Applying for a New Producer License in Wisconsin

Renewing a License in Wisconsin

Renewing a License in Wisconsin

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in Wisconsin

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Business Entity Insurance License Applications

Wisconsin Business Entity Insurance License Applications

Wisconsin Producer Licensing Fees

Continuing Education (CE)

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When do I need to renew my Wisconsin insurance license?

What if I miss the Wisconsin insurance license renewal deadline?

How can I track my Wisconsin producer CE credits?

Where can I check my Wisconsin insurance license application status?

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