How much does the Delaware insurance exam cost?

Pearson VUE's June 2025 handbook states a $90 exam fee. Scheduling several major-line exams on the same day costs one fee, except Personal Lines.

What is the passing score for the Delaware exam?

It's a scaled score that varies by exam — some require 70 and others 80. Your score report lists the passing score.

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Q: Does Delaware require pre-licensing education?

The handbook says the Department does not require a specific program of pre-licensing education or pre-screen exam candidates.

Q: Does Delaware require a background check?

Yes. Resident producer applicants submit a State Criminal Background Report from the Delaware State Police after applying through NIPR.

Delaware producers are licensed by the Delaware Department of Insurance. Exams are given by Pearson VUE, you apply electronically through NIPR, and Delaware requires a state criminal background report.

Quick answer: Delaware's Pearson VUE exam fee is $90, and taking more than one major-line exam in the same day costs only one fee (Personal Lines excluded). The Department doesn't require a specific pre-licensing education program. The resident license fee is $125, and you must send a State Criminal Background Report after applying through NIPR.

Step 1: Confirm you're eligible

Pearson's June 2025 handbook says the Department does not require a specific program of pre-licensing education or otherwise pre-screen exam candidates. The Department accepts only electronic applications.

Step 2: Prepare for the exam

Delaware producer exams have two portions — content, and statutes and regulations — and major-line candidates who fail one portion retake only that portion, but must pass it within one year of passing the first. A course built on the Delaware outline is the fastest way to cover both. See the Delaware courses →

Step 3: Reserve and pass the exam

Reserve at least 24 hours ahead at Pearson VUE's Delaware page or by phone at (800) 274-0455. Walk-ins aren't available. The handbook states an examination fee of $90, paid at reservation; if you schedule more than one major-line exam the same day (for example Life and Accident & Health) you pay a single $90 fee, but Personal Lines is charged separately. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Delaware equates its exam forms, so the passing score is a scaled score: some exams require 70 and others 80, and your score report lists the one that applies. After a fail, wait 24 hours before rebooking. Passing results are sent electronically from Pearson to the Department.

Step 4: Apply and send the background report

Apply at NIPR with the $125 fee. After you submit, fax your State Criminal Background Report (from the Delaware State Police, 302-739-2528) to the Department at 302-736-7906 — exam results don't need to be faxed. Check the Department's licensing page for current instructions.

What it actually costs

Item	Cost
Pearson VUE exam	$90 (one fee for multiple same-day major lines; Personal Lines separate)
Resident producer license fee	$125
State criminal background report	see the Delaware State Police
Pre-licensing course	not required

Keeping your license

Delaware requires continuing education to maintain a license; the hours are set by Regulation 504, so check the Department's current requirements. Failure to meet CE can bring penalties up to license suspension and a $2,000 fine.

Putting it together

Study to the Delaware outline, take the Pearson VUE exam, then apply through NIPR and send your criminal background report.

Ready to start your Delaware license?

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