Official insurance licensing links: states, testing companies, NAIC and NIPR
Last checked October 18, 2026 · Links reviewed on that date. We are not affiliated with NIPR, the NAIC, Pearson VUE, PSI or any state department.
Insurance licensing is run by each state’s insurance department, which picks its testing company and sets the rules. These official insurance licensing links cover the national framework (the NAIC), applications (NIPR, used by most states), the five biggest states’ departments and handbooks, and Pearson VUE’s $19.95 practice tests. Your state’s candidate handbook is the official guide to the exam.
National links
| What you need | Where |
|---|---|
| License applications (where your state uses it) | NIPR |
| The six major lines and licensing standards | NAIC Uniform Licensing Standards |
| Insurance practice tests ($19.95 per line) | Pearson VUE practice tests |
| The exam content outline | Your state’s candidate handbook, from its testing company |
Official national sources.
Official links for the five biggest states
| State | Insurance department | Testing company |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Texas Department of Insurance | Pearson VUE (handbook) |
| Florida | Florida DFS | Pearson VUE Florida |
| California | California Department of Insurance | PSI |
| New York | New York DFS | PSI |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Insurance | Pearson VUE Illinois |
State departments and testing companies, checked October 18, 2026.
How to use these links
- Start with your state department for license types, hours and fees.
- Download the candidate handbook from your state’s testing company for the content outline and test-day rules.
- Apply through NIPR or your state’s system once you pass.
- Check the NAIC standards if you’re comparing states or planning a nonresident license.
Why official pages matter
Insurance rules change and differ by state. California dropped its 20-hours-per-line requirement on January 1, 2026, Illinois’s application fee and testing rules have changed, and many course-seller guides haven’t caught up. When a rule or fee affects your plans, check it on the pages above. Our how it works by state page explains the differences.
Common questions about official insurance licensing sources
Where are the official rules for my state?
Your state insurance department’s licensing pages, such as the Texas Department of Insurance or California Department of Insurance.
Where do I apply for my license?
Through NIPR in most states, or your state’s own system, such as Florida’s MyProfile.
Where is the official exam content outline?
In your state’s candidate handbook, from its testing company.
Are there official practice tests?
Pearson VUE sells them for $19.95 per line in states it serves.
We first checked these links on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 18, 2026.