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Oregon · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Oregon Insurance Agent License

Oregon insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) 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 Oregon insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services).

When to renew

Oregon 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://dfr.oregon.gov/business/licensing/training-ce/req/pages/index.aspx)

The continuing education Oregon requires

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Professional ethics (3 hours)
  • Oregon statutes and administrative rules incl. recent changes (3 hours)
  • Flood insurance (2 hours, only if the producer sells flood insurance)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Oregon 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

    Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Professional ethics (3 hours), Oregon statutes and administrative rules incl. recent changes (3 hours), Flood insurance (2 hours, only if the producer sells flood insurance). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Oregon 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 Oregon, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services)

    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 Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services)

Oregon insurance agent renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Oregon insurance agents need?
Oregon insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services).
What topics are required for Oregon insurance agents continuing education?
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) requires coverage of: Professional ethics (3 hours); Oregon statutes and administrative rules incl. recent changes (3 hours); Flood insurance (2 hours, only if the producer sells flood insurance).
Can Oregon insurance agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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