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Alabama Insurance Licensing State Requirements

On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for insurance licensing in the state of Alabama. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for nonresident license information, please refer to the Alabama Department of Insurance website at https://www.aldoi.gov/. Information is subject to change, and we will do our very best to make the process of completing your licensing education requirements as simple as possible.

Alabama Department of Insurance

Producer Licensing Division
201 Monroe St., Ste. 1700  
Montgomery, AL 36104
P.O. Box 303351  
Montgomery, AL 36130-3351
Phone: 334-241-4126
Fax: 334-240-3282
Website: http://www.aldoi.gov
Email: ProducerLicensing@insurance.alabama.gov

How to Get Your Alabama Insurance License

1. Complete an Insurance Exam Prep Course

Those looking to earn an Alabama insurance license have a significantly higher chance of passing their licensing exam when they complete one of Kaplan’s exam prep courses. Give yourself the best chance to pass before you sit for the state exam.

2. Pass Your Alabama Licensing Exam

After completing your prelicensing course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s prelicensing content is based directly on the Alabama licensing exams, so you will be prepared to pass the first time.

Exam Provider: Alabama State Department of Insurance and the University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies

For exam information, go to the Alabama Department of Insurance website at http://www.aldoi.gov. To register for the exam, go to https://training.ua.edu/insurance-testing/index.php.

For additional information regarding testing, contact the University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies at 205-348-0633 or 205-348-5355 or email insurance@ua.edu.

3. Get Fingerprinted

Vendor: Fieldprint® Alabama (fieldprintalabama.com) 

4. Apply for an Alabama Insurance License

Once you have passed your state licensing exam, you are ready to apply for an insurance license. Exam scores are valid for one year.

For Information, Rules and Requirements, an FAQ and to apply, please go to the NIPR website: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/alabama-resident-licensing-individual 

5. Plan to Complete Required Insurance Continuing Education (CE) Credits

Every insurance producer must adhere to their home state’s CE requirements. Stay on top of your CE and ahead of the competition with 365 days of unlimited course access when you enroll in a CE library with Kaplan. 

Learn how to renew Alabama insurance license by clicking here.

Select a Line of Authority and Start Earning Your License Today:

Life & Health

Earning this license qualifies you to explain, sell, and write life and health insurance products in the state of Alabama.

Property & Casualty

Earning this license qualifies you sell a broad range of products design to protect clients from financial issues as a result of damage or injury.

Personal Lines

Earning this license qualifies you to sell a variety of insurance plans directly to consumers in the state of Alabama.

Adjuster

This license qualifies you to investigate and adjust any claim in connection with an insurance policy in Alabama.