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Mississippi · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Mississippi Insurance Agent License

Mississippi insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division 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 Mississippi insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division.

When to renew

Mississippi 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.mid.ms.gov/mississippi-insurance-department/licensing/pre-licensing-and-continuing-education/)

The continuing education Mississippi requires

Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division 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

    Mississippi 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. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division

    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 Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division

Mississippi insurance agent renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Mississippi insurance agents need?
Mississippi insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division.
What topics are required for Mississippi insurance agents continuing education?
Mississippi Insurance Department, Licensing Division requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours).
Can Mississippi insurance agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Mississippi requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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