How to get a Resident insurance agent license in Oregon
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services)Required hours by license class
Resident insurance agent
20 required hoursWho this applies to: Per line of authority
A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
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Source: Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) · verified 2026-09-02
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Oregon require for insurance agents?
- 20 hours for Resident insurance agent, as set by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services).
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Oregon?
- Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Oregon requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
- Can I complete these hours online?
- Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.
Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Oregon insurance agents renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education — see Oregon insurance agents continuing education.