last updated 26 Oct 2026
Louisiana Insurance Licensing Guide
Alexandra Gallup
Laura Crowell
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Louisiana Insurance Licensing Requirements
Standard Requirements
All applicants for a Louisiana insurance license must meet Louisiana’s eligibility standards. Some eligibility requirements are standard across all states. The full list is available in our U.S. Licensing Guide.
Louisiana Specific Licensing Process
In addition to the common licensing requirements, most new applicants must also complete the following steps. Exemptions may apply based on prior licensure, active license status, or qualifying professional designations:
Fingerprinting
Pre-licensing education
Pass state exam
Where Do You Get an Insurance License in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, insurance licenses are regulated by the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
Regulator
Licensing portal
Appointment portal
Licensing email
Address
1702 N. Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone
225-342-0860
Did You Know?
Louisiana business entity insurance licenses require renewal every two years by May 31.
License numbers determine the renewal year, rather than birth year. Licenses renew in even or odd-numbered years depending on whether the last number of the license is even or odd.
Producers relocating to Louisiana must contact LDI at producerlicensing@ldi.la.gov to request an exam exemption.
Major lines producers may carry over up to 10 excess CE hours to the next renewal period, not including ethics.
Late license renewals are possible for up to 2 years.
Starting July 2027, major lines producers and adjusters must complete 2 CE hours of legislative updates in insurance law as part of the 24-hour CE requirement.
How Does Louisiana Compare to Other States?
Louisiana is one of many states with a biennial renewal cycle with licenses expiring on the last day of the licensee’s birth month. The state requires fingerprinting and applicants must pass the appropriate licensing exam(s), but there is no pre-licensing education requirement.
Our Insurance Licensing Across All 50 States infographic puts the full picture on one page: renewal cycles, expiration trigger dates, CE hours, fingerprinting requirements, and application fees for every state.
What are the Louisiana Insurance License Types and Lines of Authority?
The following table lists the common license types and lines of authority for Louisiana.
| Application Type | License Class | Lines of Authority |
| Individual | Producer | Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Bail Bonds, Title, Surplus Lines, Surety, Industrial Fire, Limited Lines |
| Individual | Claims Adjuster | P&C, Crop, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, Personal Lines, Commercial Lines |
| Adjuster | Public Adjuster, Designated Home State Adjuster, Emergency Adjuster | |
| Business Entity | Insurance Producer / Insurance Adjuster | Lines of authority are based on the Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP). |
What are Louisiana’s Insurance Licensing Fees?
Non-refundable licensing fees apply throughout the licensing process for licenses, exams, fingerprinting, and other services as follows.
| Fee Category | Fee | Applies To | Notes |
| License Fee | $75.00 | Resident and non-resident individual and business entity initial adjuster and producer licenses and renewals | NIPR transaction fees may also apply. |
| Producer Late Renewal Fee | $125.00
|
Producer licenses that have passed the late renewal deadline | Late renewals are possible for up to two years past the expiration date. NIPR transaction fees may also apply. |
| Adjuster Late Renewal Fee | $225.00 | Adjuster licenses that have passed the late renewal deadline | Late renewals are possible for up to two years past the expiration date. NIPR transaction fees may also apply. |
| State exam | $36.00 | License classes that require an exam | Single line |
| $58.00 | Combined lines | ||
| Fingerprinting | $60.75 | Applicants or business-affiliated individuals who must submit fingerprints | |
| Standard appointment | $45.00 | Individual appointments | Individual producer appointment invoices have to be paid prior to Jan 1 and August 1 as the invoices are sent out a month in advance. NIPR transaction fees may also apply. |
| $100.00 | Agency appointments |
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 Louisiana Department of Insurance website directly.
This table summarizes common Louisiana insurance licensing fee categories. Some license classes, appointments, business entity filings, title-related filings, and non-resident transactions may have different or additional costs. Review the relevant Louisiana agent, agency, adjuster, or license-class page before filing.
Louisiana Continuing Education Requirements
The exam and CE requirements depend on the type of license and lines of authority. Candidates can schedule initial licensing exams through PSI.
Individual Louisiana CE requirements are available on the Louisiana Department of Insurance website. CE requirements for producers and adjusters typically include 24 hours of CE with 3 hours of ethics, and 2 hours of legislative updates in insurance law, every two years.
Common Louisiana Licensing Compliance Mistakes
Louisiana’s licensing process creates several compliance risks for individual insurance licensees and organizations managing multiple producers.
Scheduling fingerprinting before submitting a license application.
Apply through NIPR and wait for fingerprinting instructions and then schedule fingerprinting.
Missing specialty training requirements.
Licensees selling long-term care coverage, annuities, and pet insurance have additional CE training requirements to fulfill.
Tracking the wrong license renewal year.
Louisiana licenses renew in even or odd-numbered years according the whether the last number on the license is even or odd.
Missing the appointment renewal window.
Louisiana company appointments require annual renewal. Individual producer appointments renew by January 1 and producer agencies by August 1.
Overlooking the new legislative updates in insurance law requirement.
The new CE requirement for 2 hours of legislative updates in insurance law goes into effect with July 2027 renewals.
Louisiana Insurance Licensing FAQs
Who issues Louisiana insurance licenses?
The Louisiana Department of Insurance regulates the issuance of insurance licenses for producers, adjusters, and business entities.
How do I renew my Louisiana insurance license?
Louisiana licensees have two ways to renew an insurance license. First, the license holder can use the state’s Industry Access Portal. The second option is to renew the license through the NIPR.
Is there a CE exemption for insurance producers in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana insurance producers who have been continually licensed for at least 15 years and are at least 65 years of age or older may request a CE exemption. (Does not apply to long-term care training requirement.)
What are the different types of insurance licenses in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Department of Insurance offers individual and business entity insurance licenses for producers and adjusters. Available producer lines of authority include Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Bail Bonds, Title, Surplus Lines, Surety, Industrial Fire, Credit, Travel, Variable Life and Variable Annuity and Limited Life, Health and Accident.
How often must an insurance producer's license in Louisiana be renewed?
Louisiana insurance producer licenses renew every 2 years in even or odd-numbered years according to whether the final number of the license is even or odd. The renewal deadline is the last day of the birth month. Business entities renew every 2 years by March 31.
Can I take the Louisiana insurance license exam online?
No. Louisiana insurance license exams may only be taken in-person at approved PSI testing centers.
Does Louisiana license insurance adjusters?
Yes. Louisiana licenses claims adjusters for Property and Casualty, Crop, Workers’ Compensation, Automobile, Personal Lines, and Commercial Lines. Louisiana also licenses public adjusters, emergency adjusters, and designated home state adjusters.
How can I track my Louisiana producer CE credits?
Use the VerifyMyCE page or Industry Access Portal to track your CE credits.
Where can I check my Louisiana insurance license application status?
You can check your application status on the NIPR website.
Sources
- Louisiana Producer License Application Information
- Fingerprinting Requirements for First Time Producer Licensing in Louisiana
- Schedule an Appointment for LiveScan Fingerprinting in Louisiana
- Louisiana Producer License Renewal Information
- NIPR Louisiana Resident Licensing Requirements and Fees
- NIPR Louisiana Resident Licensing Renewal Information
- NIPR Licensing Center State Requirements
- Louisiana Property & Casualty Exam Information
- PSI Insurance License Exams in Louisiana
- Louisiana Insurance License Exam Candidate Handbook
- Louisiana Insurance License Continuing Education Requirements
- Louisiana Company Appointment Information
This content is intended for general informational purposes only. Regulatory compliance may differ across states, and users are responsible for understanding and adhering to the rules relevant to their insurance practices.
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