Minnesota · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Minnesota Insurance Agent License
Minnesota insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers) 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 Minnesota insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers).
When to renew
Minnesota 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.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/60K.56)
The continuing education Minnesota requires
Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 of 24 hours)
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Minnesota 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
Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (3 of 24 hours). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Minnesota 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 Minnesota, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers)
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 Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers)
Minnesota insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Minnesota insurance agents need?
- Minnesota insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers).
- What topics are required for Minnesota insurance agents continuing education?
- Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 of 24 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Minnesota insurance agents license?
- Yes — Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Minnesota insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Minnesota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Minnesota Department of Commerce (Licensing / Education Providers) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Minnesota Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class