Maine · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Maine Insurance Agent License
Maine insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation) rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Maine insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation).
When to renew
Maine 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.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/licensees/individuals-business-entities/ce-requirements-producers-consultants)
The continuing education Maine requires
Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (min 3 hours)
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Maine sets insurance agents requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (min 3 hours). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Maine insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Maine, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation)
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation)
Maine insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Maine insurance agents need?
- Maine insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation).
- What topics are required for Maine insurance agents continuing education?
- Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation) requires coverage of: Ethics (min 3 hours).
- Can Maine insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maine requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Maine Bureau of Insurance (Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Maine Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class