Ohio Insurance License Guide

ODI licenses producers and sets pre licensing rules for the state of Ohio.

ODI uses online PSI testing and NIPR filing. [2]

Individuals seeking an insurance agent license complete education, pass the exam, and submit forms.

NIPR needs five years of work history. [2]

Major lines include life insurance, accident health, property, casualty, and personal lines.

The state of Ohio requires 20 hours per line, so life and health or property and casualty usually means 40 hours.

Course certificates are valid for 180 calendar days. [6]

Register online through the PSI portal, not Pearson VUE. [5]

PSI lists the exam fee at $49 and a 70% passing score; pass the exam before you apply.

Remote testing ended March 13, 2026; bring the completion date certificate. [6]

Resident agent applicants complete BCI and FBI fingerprints through National WebCheck; this step is required. [13]

PSI centers are WebCheck providers and list a $72.25 fee; other locations may vary.

After you pass, submit the NIPR application and pay the $10 per-line state fee plus transaction fees to get issued. [2]

Apply within 180 calendar days after the exam.

Use one legal name and email so ODI can connect records and provide notices.

Nonresident agent individuals usually need an active home-state insurance license for the same line of authority. [3]

Moving in may trigger a 90-day waiver route for good-standing license holders. [8]

Adjuster, surplus lines, title, and bail bond paths add rules in addition.

Most resident major-line agents complete 24 hours of continuing education, including 3 ethics hours. [10]

Renew every two years by the last day of your birth month through NIPR renewal. [4]

Continue to view your CE transcript and keep details current.

Determine access, resources, user support, and long study fit.

Compare practice exams, support, discounts up to 50%, and price.

Use the school comparison page to narrow the course package before you buy.

Each insurance agent must complete steps, pass the exam, and hold authority before business.

Life, health, accident, property, casualty, medicare, and adjuster paths have rules.

Use our school comparison before paying.

ODI lists 50 W Town Street, Suite 300, Columbus as a public address.

Verify before forms, exam scheduling, or renewal.

1. ODI education list
2. NIPR resident rules
3. NIPR nonresident rules
4. NIPR renewal rules
5. PSI test portal
6. PSI candidate bulletin
7. ORC 3905.04
8. ORC 3905.041
9. ORC 3905.051
10. ORC 3905.481
11. OAC 3901-5-09
12. OAC 3901-5-01
13. WebCheck