Get your life insurance license in Delaware
Step 1: Enroll in our recommended course
JustInsurance reports a 93% first-attempt pass rate among students who finish the course. Life is required; we encourage Life & Health.
Delaware doesn't require a pre-licensing course, but we recommend one. It's the surest way to pass the first time.
Enroll with JustInsurance, $149- Step 2: Get a fingerprint-based State and FBI background report through IdentoGO (service code 27S46Z). It must be dated within 90 days.
- Step 3: Apply through NIPR.
- Step 4: Pass your exam with Pearson VUE. Delaware's official sources list these steps in different orders, so confirm with the Department before you book.
What to bring to the exam
Two current IDs with your signature: a government-issued photo ID, plus a second ID with a signature.
What it costs in Delaware
| Course (our link) | $149 |
|---|---|
| License application | $125 |
| Exam (Pearson VUE) | $90 |
| Fingerprints | $85 |
| About $449 with the course | |
Official links
- Delaware Department of Insurance, Producer Licensing & Continuing Education
- Book your exam (Pearson VUE)
- Apply for your license
Fees and rules change. Check the official links before you pay. Last checked October 2026.