Texas Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook - Exam Information

Sep 18, 2026

Texas Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook (October 2024) provides exam and licensing guidance for candidates taking Pearson VUE tests and completing Texas Department of Insurance requirements. It covers contact and administrative information, reservation procedures, schedules and fees, fingerprinting via IdentoGO, and licensing application basics. It also outlines what to bring on exam day, registration timing, exam procedures, score reporting, and supporting Texas licensing and continuing education topics.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

Examination Information

Fingerprinting Information

Licensing Information

Quick Reference

Exam Day

What to Bring to the Exam

Exam Procedures

Table of Contents

Texas Licensing Requirements

Continuing Education (CE)

Exam Reservations

Change/Cancel Policy

Absence/Lateness Policy

Weather Delays and Cancellations

Accommodations

Exam Day or Fingerprint Day

What to Bring/Needed for Exams

Exam Procedures

How to Prepare for the Exam

Helpful Hints

Content Outlines

Study Materials

Texas Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook October 2024 \#124400 EXAMINATION INFORMATION Candidates may contact Pearson VUE with questions about this handbook orto schedule an examination. Pearson VUE/Texas Insurance Attn: Regulatory Program 5601 Green Valley Dr. Bloomington, MN 55437 (888) 754-7667 Email pearsonvuecustomerservice@pearson. com Website [www.pearsonvue.com](www.pearsonvue.com) FINGERPRINTING INFORMATION Candidates may contact IdentoGO by IDEMIA for digital fingerprints. IdentoGO by IDEMIA Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM Central Time Phone (888) 467-2080 TDD/TTY (877) 219-0199 Website [http://www.identogo.com](http://www.identogo.com) LICENSING INFORMATION Candidates may contact the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) with questions on maintaining a license after a license has been issued. Texas Department of Insurance PO BOX 12030 MC CO-AAL Austin, TX 78711 Phone (512) 676-6500 Website [www.tdi.texas.gov](www.tdi.texas.gov) Email [license@tdi.texas.gov](license@tdi.texas.gov) QUICK REFERENCE | RESERVATIONS
Before making an examination reservation
Candidates should thoroughly review this handbook. It contains examination content outlines and important information regarding eligibility for the examination and the licensing application process.
Making an examination reservation (details on page 7)
Candidates may make a reservation by either visiting [www.pearsonvue](www.pearsonvue). com or calling Pearson VUE.
Candidates are encouraged to make their exam reservation at
least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Please see page 8 for more information on how to purchase vouchers. Payment is not accepted atthe test center. | | --- | | SCHEDULES & FEES
Test Center locations
A list of test centers appears on the back cover of this handbook. Candidates should contact Pearson VUE to confirm specific locationsand examination schedules.
Exam fees
The examination fee must be paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card, or voucher. Fees will not be accepted at the test center. Examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as detailed in the Change/Cancel Policy.
Please see page 8 for more information on how to purchase vouchers.
Fingerprinting Services
Fingerprinting services are available at IdentoGO by IDEMIA as detailed on page 7. See page 5 for fingerprinting and criminal history requirements. | EXAM DAY What to bring to the exam Candidates should bring to the examination proper identification as outlined in What to Bring/Need for Exam (page 10) . Exam procedures Candidates should report to the test center at least thirty (30) minutes before the examination begins to complete registration. Each candidate will leave the test center with an official score report in hand. Copyright © 2025 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights [reserved. pubs_orders@pearson.com](reserved. pubs_orders@pearson.com) TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ........................................................ 2 INTRODUCTION............................................... 3 Contact Information ............................................. 3 Licensure Process ................................................. 3 TEXAS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ............... 4 Legislative Updates............................................... 4 General License Requirements ........................... 4 License Applications ............................................. 4 Application Fees .................................................... 4 Licensed Non-Residents....................................... 4 Previously Licensed New Resident Applicants.. 4 Temporary Licenses ............................................. 5 Licensing of Corporations and Partnerships..... 5 Renewing a License .............................................. 5 License Examination Exemptions .........

FAQs

How can candidates schedule a Texas insurance licensing exam with Pearson VUE?

Candidates can make an exam reservation by visiting the Pearson VUE website or calling Pearson VUE. Reservations are encouraged at least 24 hours in advance.

What are the fingerprinting requirements and where is it done?

Candidates contact IdentoGO by IDEMIA for digital fingerprints. The handbook lists IdentoGO hours and provides the phone and website details for scheduling.

How and when must exam fees be paid?

The examination fee must be paid at the time of reservation using a credit card, debit card, or voucher. Fees are not accepted at the test center, and the handbook states the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except as detailed in the policy.

Sep 18, 2026

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