Insurance Agent / Kansas
2026 data Kansas board official source

Kansas Insurance Agent License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Sells insurance policies. Requires state producer exam.

What the Kansas data shows for Insurance Agents

Kansas's path to insurance agent licensure runs through 31 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Insurance Producer Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Kansas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Pre-License Course".

Budget $60 to get started, plus $52 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For insurance agents, the reciprocity picture is: Non-resident producer licenses available in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
75/100
Insurance Agent · Kansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
31 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A-
$60
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$26/yr
$52 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Pre-License Course
31 hours
Exam Requirement
State Insurance Producer Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$60
Renewal Fee
$52
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Insurance Agent in Kansas? ▼
Kansas requires 31 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Insurance Producer Exam), and an initial fee of $60. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Insurance Agent in Kansas? ▼
Kansas licenses insurance agents who complete its requirements (31 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Kansas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Insurance Agent license to Kansas from another state? ▼
For insurance agents, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Non-resident producer licenses available in most states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Kansas licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Kansas require a background check for Insurance Agent licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for insurance agent licensing in Kansas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Insurance Agent in Kansas? ▼
Licensed insurance agents in Kansas must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $52.

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What to do with this insurance agent license

Insurance Agent in Kansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an insurance agent-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Kansas's insurance agent requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Insurance Agent in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state insurance agent license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Kansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Kansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Kansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.