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How to Renew Your Indiana Insurance Agent License

Indiana insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Indiana insurance agents holding a license in one of these classes: Bail Agent or Recovery Agent, Recovery Agent. Requirements are set by Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI).

When to renew

Indiana insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.in.gov/idoi/enforcement/continuing-education-ce-requirements-by-license-typeline-of-authority/)

The continuing education Indiana requires

Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics (3 hours)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Indiana sets insurance agents requirements by license class (Bail Agent or Recovery Agent, Recovery Agent). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (3 hours). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Indiana insurance agents course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Indiana, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI)

Indiana insurance agent renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Indiana insurance agents need?
Indiana insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI).
Which license classes does the Indiana insurance agents CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Bail Agent or Recovery Agent, Recovery Agent.
What topics are required for Indiana insurance agents continuing education?
Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours).
Is an exam required to renew a Indiana insurance agents license?
Yes — Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Indiana insurance agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Indiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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