DOI Pat Quinn Governor Andrew Boron, Director

Producer Examination Information

Although the state of Illinois does not require insurance producer candidates to complete prelicensing education before taking the examination, Illinois will not issue a license until prelicensing education is complete and on file with the Department of Insurance.

Reservations

To make a reservation to take the licensing exam, contact Pearson Vue by:

Candidates should make a reservation by phone at least four (4) business days before the desired examination date, or by fax or on the website at least four (4) business days before the desired examination date. Walk-in testing is not available.

Office hours for Pearson Vue Customer Care are:
  • Monday thru Friday    7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CST
  • Saturday    7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST
  • Sunday    9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST

Testing Locations

Candidates should contact Pearson Vue to confirm specific locations and examination schedules. Exam sites are subject to change. Other test sites may also be available.

  • 1440 — Springfield Pearson Vue Center:    3000 Professional Drive, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62703
  • 1441 — Schaumburg Pearson Vue Center:    1014 East Algonquin Road, Discovery Office Park Suite 113, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  • 1442 — Chicago Pearson Vue Center:    645 North Michigan Avenue, Room 410, Michigan & Erie, Chicago, IL 60611
  • 1445 — Oak Brook:    2301 West 22nd Street, Suite 209, Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • 1446 — Black Hawk College:    Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL 61244
  • 1447 — Marion:    103 Airway Drive, Suite 1, Marion, IL 62959

Exam Fees

The examination fee is $103 and MUST be paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card, voucher or electronic check. The examination fee is non-refundable. For exceptions please refer to the candidate handbook at www.pearsonvue.com.
Please note: The Department of Insurance does not accept credit cards.

Exam Day

What to bring to the exam

  • Two (2) forms of signature identification, one of which must have a photo (preferably a driver's license)
  • The confirmation number provided when the reservation was made
  • Correct fees
  • Failing score report (if the candidate is retaking an examination)
  • Proof of completion of pre-licensing from the provider

Candidates who do not present the required items on examination day will be denied admission to the examination, will be considered absent, and will be responsible for the examination fee.

Exam procedures

Candidates should report to the Pearson Vue Test Center thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled examination to complete registration. Each candidate will have three and one-half (31/2) hours to complete the examination, and will leave the assessment center with an official score report in hand.

Score reporting

Upon completion of the examination, candidates will receive a score report marked "pass" or "fail." Candidates who pass will receive a score report that includes information on how to apply for a license. Candidates who fail must wait 24 hours before rescheduling an examination.

Each examination is divided into two parts: the general section and the state section. Candidates who pass only one section of the examination and fail the other need retake only the failed section within 90 days. If both sections have not been passed after 90 days, it will be necessary to retake the entire examination.

Candidates must wait 24 hours before rescheduling a reexamination. Appointments for reexamination are not made at the Pearson Vue testing location, and must be scheduled in the same manner as an initial exam.

Contact Information

FOR EXAMINATIONS

Contact Pearson Vue with questions about the candidate handbook or an upcoming examination

Pearson Vue Illinois Insurance
PO Box 8588
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8588
(800) 274-0402

Pearson Vue Website: http://www.pearsonvue.com

Pearson Vue FaxBack system: (888) 204-6246

FOR STATE LICENSING

Contact the Illinois Department of Insurance with questions
about obtaining or maintaining a license after the examination has been passed.

Illinois Department of Insurance
320 West Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62767
(217) 782-6366

Illinois Website: http://insurance.illinois.gov

For more information: Refer to the Illinois Insurance Candidate Handbook.