LIFE PRODUCER PRE-LICENSING CHECKLIST
Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Licensed Life Insurance Producer
1. Register & Activate Your Business
Pay the $99 activation fee
Set up your $25 monthly platform subscription
Access your agent tools, onboarding portal, and learning platform
2. Enroll in the Life Producer Pre-Licensing Course
Register for the 20-hour, 2-day in-person training
Receive course materials, study guides, and compliance overview
3. Attend the Full 20 Hours of Training
Complete both training days
Participate in instruction, review sessions, and exam prep exercises
4. Pass the Course Final Exam
Score a minimum of 70% to receive your course completion certificate
Verify your eligibility to sit for the state licensing exam
5. Schedule & Take the State PSI Licensing Exam
Use your completion certificate to book your exam
Bring required ID and testing documentation
Pass the state exam to move to the next step
6. Complete Fingerprinting
Schedule your appointment with an approved vendor
Submit fingerprints as required by the NJ Department of Banking & Insurance
7. Submit Your State Licensing Application
Upload your PSI exam pass certificate
Provide all required identification and documentation
Pay state licensing fees
8. Receive Your Official Life Insurance Producer License
Once approved, your license will be issued and added to the NJDOBI registry
Begin earning as a licensed Life Producer through your agency
