Illinois

Illinois Insurance
License Exam Prep

Every insurance licensing exam CARE covers in Illinois, verified against Illinois Department of Insurance.

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Illinois Department of Insurance

Available CARE exams

  • Illinois Life Producer
  • Illinois Accident and Health Producer
  • Illinois Property Producer
  • Illinois Casualty Producer

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Regulator-verified question counts, time limits, passing requirements, and practice bank size for each exam below.

Illinois insurance license requirements and fees

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-22. Requirements and fees change, so confirm with the regulator before you apply.

Licensing regulator
Illinois Department of Insurance
Source: Illinois Department of Insurance
Pre-licensing education
20 hours per line of authority (7.5 hours in a classroom)
Source: Illinois Department of Insurance
Pre-licensing education (property and casualty)
20 hours per line of authority (7.5 in a classroom); Motor Vehicle is 12.5 hours (5 in a classroom)
Source: Illinois Department of Insurance
License fee
$215 per 2 years (resident)
Source: Illinois Department of Insurance
Renewal fee
$215 per 2 years (resident)
Source: Illinois Department of Insurance
Continuing education
24 hours every renewal (including 3 hours of classroom or webinar ethics)
Source: Illinois Department of Insurance

How insurance licensing works in Illinois

  1. 1Complete any required pre-licensing education.
  2. 2Register for and pass your Illinois licensing exam.
  3. 3Complete fingerprinting/background check, if required.
  4. 4Submit your license application to Illinois Department of Insurance.

Exact requirements, fees, and hours vary — see the Insurance License Guide for the full state-agnostic overview.

Why prepare with CARE for Illinois?

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