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It contains important information regarding eligibility for the examination and the licensing application process.  \nMaking an Exam Reservation  \nYou may make an exam reservation online by visiting [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/il/insurance.html](www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/il/insurance.html or by calling)[ or by calling](www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/il/insurance.html or by calling)[ ](www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/il/insurance.html or by calling)[Pearson at](Pearson at) ([800](800)) [274-0402](274-0402). Exam reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.  \nWalk-in examinations are not available.  \nIllinois Insurance offers their exams in Spanish.  \nWhen scheduling for an examination, candidates will be prompted to select their language preference of either English or Spanish Castilian.  \nLocations and Fees  \nTest Centers  \nVisit [https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/il/insurance.html](https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/il/insurance.html for)[ for](https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/il/insurance.html for)[a complete list of test center locations.](a complete list of test center locations.)  \nExam Fees  \nThe exam fee(s) must be paid atthe time of reservation by credit card, debit card, or voucher. Fees will not be accepted atthe test center. They are non‑refundable and non‑transferrable, except as detailed in the Chance/Cancel Policy.  \nExam Day  \nWhat to Bring to the Exam  \nBring proper identification as outlined in the What to Bring section.  \nExam Procedures  \nYou should report to the test center at least 30 minutes before the exam begins to complete registration. After testing, you will receive a score report foryour exam.  \nrev 09/2026 Copyright © 2026 Pearson Education, [Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. pubs_orders@pearson.com](Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. pubs_orders@pearson.com)  \nOverview .............................................. 1  \nIntroduction ......................................... 2  \nContact Information ....................................... 2  \nLicensure Process .......................................... 2  \nPractice Tests.................................................. 3  \nAbout the Exam .............................................. 3  \nIllinois Licensing Requirements ................ 4  \nPre-licensing Education ................................. 4  \nObtaining a License ........................................ 5  \nElectronic License Application and Instructions .............................................. 5  \nNew Residents of Illinois Previously Licensed in Another State .............................. 6  \nExam Reservations .................................7  \nTest Center Locations ..................................... 7  \nMaking an Exam Reservation .......................... 7  \nAllowable Exam Combinations ...................... 7  \nExams and Fees .............................................. 8  \nChange/Cancel Policy ................................... 9  \nAbsence/Lateness Policy .............................. 9  \nWeather Delays and C","cbCaiacSrEZB1hzn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiacSrEZB1hzn","pdf",4656825,31,"English","# Overview\n## Introduction\n## Contact Information\n## Licensure Process\n## Practice Tests\n## About the Exam\n## Illinois Licensing Requirements\n## Pre-licensing Education\n## Obtaining a License\n## Electronic License Application and Instructions\n## New Residents of Illinois Previously Licensed in Another State\n## Exam Reservations\n## Test Center Locations\n## Making an Exam Reservation\n## Allowable Exam Combinations\n## Exams and Fees\n## Change/Cancel Policy\n## Absence/Lateness Policy\n## Weather Delays and Cancellations\n## Pearson Holiday Schedule\n## Accommodations\n## Translation Services\n## Exam Day\n## What to Bring\n## Exam Procedures\n## Pearson Testing Policies\n## Copyrighted Examination Questions\n## Retake Requirements\n## Questions or Comments about the Exam\n## Content Outlines","[{\"question\":\"Who should candidates contact for licensing questions in Illinois?\",\"answer\":\"For obtaining or maintaining a license after passing the exam, contact the Illinois Department of Insurance. 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