Get your life insurance license in North Carolina
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.
North Carolina dropped its course requirement on Oct 1, 2025. We still recommend a course. It's the surest way to pass the first time.
Enroll with JustInsurance, $149- Step 2: Apply and pay through NIPR first. Pearson VUE emails your exam authorization in 1 to 2 days.
- Step 3: Get Live Scan fingerprints within 30 days of applying.
- Step 4: Schedule and pass your exam with Pearson VUE.
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 North Carolina
| Course (our link) | $149 |
|---|---|
| License application | $94 |
| Exam (Pearson VUE) | $45 |
| Fingerprints | $38 |
| About $326 with the course | |
Official links
Fees and rules change. Check the official links before you pay. Last checked October 2026.