North Carolina · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your North Carolina Insurance Agent License
North Carolina insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric) 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 North Carolina insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric).
When to renew
North Carolina 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.ncdoi.gov/licensees/insurance-producer-and-adjuster-licensing/continuing-education-insurance-producers-and-adjusters)
The continuing education North Carolina requires
North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 ICECs every compliance period)
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
North Carolina 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
North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (3 ICECs every compliance period). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the North Carolina 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 North Carolina, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric)
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 North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric)
North Carolina insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do North Carolina insurance agents need?
- North Carolina insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric).
- What topics are required for North Carolina insurance agents continuing education?
- North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric) requires coverage of: Ethics (3 ICECs every compliance period).
- Can North Carolina insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- North Carolina Department of Insurance - Agent Services Division (CE administered by Prometric) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- North Carolina Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class