
Nevada Updates
8/17/20: Pearson VUE and Nevada will be offering remote proctoring and are negotiating a release date in 2020 or early 2021. Learn more about Pearson VUE's online proctoring program, OnVUE.
State of Nevada Division of Insurance (775) 687-0700
Testing Provider (Pearson VUE) (800) 274-2609
1. Complete a Prelicensing Course with Exam FX
If you would like to sell insurance in Nevada, you must pass a state licensing exam.
As of January 1, 2020, prelicensing education is no longer required in order to be eligible to take the state exam. Certificates of completion are no longer issued.
Requirements on how to become Certified as an Exchange Enrollment Facilitator can be found here. Use manager discount email bhall@unitrustconnect.com to take advantage of special rates for your prelicensing course. Start your licensing course here.
2. Pass a Licensing Exam
Making Exam Reservations
Licensing exams are provided by Pearson VUE. An exam fee must be paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check. You can make an exam reservation through the following methods:
· Online: Make an online reservation at http://www.pearsonvue.com/nv/insurance at least 24 hours before the desired exam date or 5 days in advance if paying by electronic check
· Phone: (800) 274-2609
o Before you call, you must have the following:
-Legal name, address, Social Security number, daytime phone number, and date of birth
-Name of the exam
-Preferred exam date and test center location
What to Bring
Two forms of current signature identification:
· A primary ID (photograph and signature, not expired) such as a Driver’s License or Passport
· A secondary ID (signature, not expired) such as a Debit or Credit card
Exam Procedures
· Report to the test center 30 minutes before the exam to verify identification and be photographed for the score report.
· No personal items are allowed in the testing room such as cell phones, watches, wallets, or purses.
· Studying is not allowed in the test center.
· The test administrator will provide you with materials to make notes or calculations. You may not write on these items before the exam begins or remove these items from the testing room.
· You will have the opportunity to take a tutorial that will not reduce the exam time.
Exam Format
· Each major line exam is given in a multiple-choice format.
· The exam consists of two parts:
1. The general section deals with basic insurance product knowledge
2. The state section deals with insurance laws, rules, and regulations, and practices that are unique to Nevada
· Each exam contains “pretest” questions that are mixed in with the scored questions and are not identified. Pretest questions may not be covered in your educational materials and do not affect your final score!
· The passing score required on each exam is 80.
· When you complete the exam, you will receive a score report marked “pass or fail”.
· Candidates who fail will receive a score report that includes a numeric score, diagnostic, and re-testing information. Candidates can schedule another exam but must wait 24 hours before making the reservation.
3. Get Fingerprinted
Fingerprinting is available at the Las Vegas and Reno testing centers. You can make an appointment on the phone by contacting MorphoTrust, USA at (866) 761-8069.
4. Apply for a License
After passing the exam, apply for your license by completing an application at http://www.nipr.com.
EXAM TIME
2 HOURS
SCOREABLE QUESTIONS
80 QUESTIONS
TOTAL QUESTIONS
97 QUESTIONS
