Effective January 1st, 2024, Alabama Department of Insurance will no longer require pre-licensing education courses.

Alabama does not require licensing candidates to complete prelicensing education; however, it is recommended to complete an exam prep course before attempting to take your state’s licensing exam.

1. Meet the general eligibility criteria
   • Be at least 18 years of age.
   • Must be a US citizen or have a current work authorization.
   • Reside or maintain a principal place of residence in Alabama.


2. Prepare for state licensing exam
   • Use the WebCE Exam Prep courses to better prepare you to pass the state licensing exam.


3. Register and pass state licensing exam
   • Make an exam reservation through the University of Alabama.
     Before making an exam reservation applicants should thoroughly review the State of Alabama Licensing Candidate Handbook. The Candidate Handbook and additional licensing information can be accessed by clicking on the Student Handbook button above.
   • Bring a current form of identification (a valid driver’s license, non-driver ID, passport, military ID, or employee ID card).


4. Submit fingerprints
   • Alabama will process fingerprints through a new vendor “Field Print”. Applicants will be able to register through Field Print beginning March 13, 2023. Monday, March 6, 2023, will be the last day you can register for fingerprinting through Thales/Gemalto. Those who have registered before and through March 6, will need to have completed their fingerprints at a Gemalto/Thales location by March 09, 2023. ALDOI will be processing fingerprints through a new vendor “Field Print”. Applicants will be able to register through Field Print beginning March 13, 2023. Fieldprint® Alabama (fieldprintalabama.com).


5. Apply for a License
   • After successfully completing the required examination, applicants must complete an online application and pay a fee.


6. Print License
   • After 5 days from submitting application, check the Alabama Department of Insurance website, and go to the License Search under Producers/Agents to confirm issuance of your license. Once a license is issued, you may print your license from the home page.

• WebCE insurance exam prep courses follow the state exam content outlines. Students should read each lesson before proceeding to the next lesson.
• WebCE suggests students pass the closed-book non-monitored Exam Prep Practice exam with a score of 70% or higher and then utilize Exam Tutor and Flash Tutor for further practice before your exam day.

• Provide a letter of clearance from previous home state for same line of authority
• The license being applied for is the same line of authority as in the previous state

• Apply through NIPR Online Process: for non-resident applicants who hold any type of resident license in their home state.
• Apply through SBS Online Process: for non-resident applicants who hold rental vehicle, legal services, dental services, credit, personal lines, and motor club lines of authority and do not hold any type of license in your home state.