New Mexico · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your New Mexico Insurance Agent License
New Mexico insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau 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 New Mexico insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau.
When to renew
New Mexico 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.srca.nm.gov/parts/title13/13.004.0007.html)
The continuing education New Mexico requires
New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (min 3 hours)
- 3 hours classroom or live-instructor interactive format
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
New Mexico 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
New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (min 3 hours), 3 hours classroom or live-instructor interactive format. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the New Mexico 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 New Mexico, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau
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 New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau
New Mexico insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do New Mexico insurance agents need?
- New Mexico insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau.
- What topics are required for New Mexico insurance agents continuing education?
- New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau requires coverage of: Ethics (min 3 hours); 3 hours classroom or live-instructor interactive format.
- Can New Mexico insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Mexico requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), Producer Licensing Bureau — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- New Mexico Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class