Get your life insurance license in Illinois
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.
Illinois requires 20 hours per line, with at least 7.5 of them in a live, attendance-verified session.
Enroll with JustInsurance, $149- Step 2: Pass both the general and Illinois exams for each line with Pearson VUE, within 90 days of each other. Bring your signed course certificate.
- Step 3: Wait 5 days, then apply through NIPR.
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 Illinois
| Course (our link) | $149 |
|---|---|
| License application | $215 |
| Exam (Pearson VUE) | $92 |
| About $456 with the course | |
Official links
Fees and rules change. Check the official links before you pay. Last checked October 2026.