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"This is my second time to take this class. The first time was with another school. I can’t begin to tell you how much better the classes here at Hondros are compared to the ones at the other school. The instructor is much more knowledgeablethan the other school’s instructor. The whole experience has been far and above better here at Hondros. If I had to take another class and it was offered here I would sign up immediately. It just feels more comfortable here. Whatever you’re doing, just keep it up.

The contact person who was really nice and understanding was the Site Director, Katie Poling. She explained every question that I had."
~ Debra Honaker , Insurance Pre-Licensing Student, October 2007

Pre-Licensing Courses
Insurance pre-licensing classes are available across Ohio. Choose from our Traditional Classroom, FastTrack Classroom and Self Study Packages.

Continuing Education
Meet CE licensing requirements through our classroom or online courses. Available for Ohio, Wisconsin or Kentucky.

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Insurance Pre-Licesning offers several ways to pass your test. Traditional Classroom, FastTrack & Self Study

Insurance Licensing Requirements
State pre-licensing & continuing education requirement information for Ohio, Wisconsin & Kentucky.

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Important Licensing Update
Ohio insurance pre-licensing and exam procedures were updated as of July. Please review these changes.

Effective immediately, due to a fingerprint backlog, the Ohio Department of Insurance is requesting that all insurance license applicants get their required fingerprints at the beginning of the licensing process instead of at the Promissor testing site. This will ensure extra time for the processing of fingerprints and will lessen the time delay of processing your insurance license application. offers fingerprint services, through. National Background Check, Inc. , at each of our sites across the state. All license applicants are urged to come in and get their fingerprints done as soon as they register for self study or on their first day of class.

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CLASSROOM LICENSING - Get Started on Your Ohio Insurance License

STEP 1

Register for Hondros College Career Start Package : in person, online at www.hondros.edu or call 1.888.HONDROS

Included in Career Start Package: Pre-licensing Classroom Course, Textbook, Ohio Promissor Testing Bulletin, 6-hour Crammer ™ Course, CompuCram ® Exam Prep Software

STEP 2

Register for the State Exam - Pearson Vue (formerly Promissor) recommends registering and scheduling your exam online:

  1. Go to www.pearsonvue.com
  2. Click on "Insurance" link under "Test Taker" Information
  3. Choose "Ohio"
  4. Choose "Exam Registration - Create Account"

Or, Call Promissor (1.800.275.8361) to register and schedule a test date.

STEP 3

Complete your Career Start Package Licensing Class and Crammer ™ Review Course. Practice for your exam with the CompuCram ® Exam Prep Software.

STEP 4

Complete the NAIC Producer Application / Background Check - Visit www.fastfingerprints.com to schedule your background check.

NAIC Uniform Producer Application - This form is in the Promissor Bulletin or can be filled out online at www.ins.state.oh.us and turned in at the testing center. All testing centers will have a computer available for submission of the producer application. Hondros College printing and filling out the Producer Application prior to testing to ensure that the application is complete and correct. Incomplete or partially completed applications will delay the department in issuing your license.

  1. Background Check - Each Hondros College location has a www.fastfingerprints.com station at the school. The cost is $42 and is payable by credit or debit card. This background check must be submitted to the state to issue a license. Processing will typically take 48 hours.

STEP 5

Take and pass the exam at one of the Promissor locations.

  1. License Issuance - The State of Ohio anticipates licenses will be issued after O.D.I. reviews them within 7-10 business days.

SELF STUDY LICENSING - Get Started on Your Ohio Insurance License

Get Started on Your Ohio Insurance License

STEP 1

Register for Hondros College Self Study K.I.T. (Key Insurance Topics) : in person, online at www.hondros.edu or call 1.888.HONDROS

Included in K.I.T.: Online Pre-licensing Course, Textbook, CompuCram Exam Prep Software, Ohio Promissor Testing Bulletin, Proctored Exam Session

STEP 2

Register for the State Exam - Pearson Vue (formerly Promissor) recommends registering and scheduling your exam online:

  1. Go to www.pearsonvue.com
  2. Click on "Insurance" link under "Test Taker" Information
  3. Choose "Ohio"
  4. Choose "Exam Registration - Create Account"

Or, Call Promissor (1.800.275.8361) to register and schedule a test date.

STEP 3

Take Online Course , review CompuCram ® CD , schedule and attend Hondros College Proctored Exam, receive certificates and prepare for the state exam. For additional exam preparation, purchase and attend the 2 day pre-licensing review course (optional).

STEP 4

Complete the NAIC Producer Application / Background Check - Visit www.fastfingerprints.com to schedule your background check.

NAIC Uniform Producer Application - This form is in the Promissor Bulletin or can be filled out online at www.ins.state.oh.us and turned in at the testing center. All testing centers will have a computer available for submission of the producer application. Hondros College printing and filling out the Producer Application prior to testing to ensure that the application is complete and correct. Incomplete or partially completed applications will delay the department in issuing your license.

  1. Background Check - Each Hondros College location has a www.fastfingerprints.com station at the school. The cost is $42 and is payable by credit or debit card. This background check must be submitted to the state to issue a license. Processing will typically take 48 hours.

STEP 5

Take and pass the exam at one of the Promissor locations.

  1. License Issuance - The State of Ohio anticipates licenses will be issued after O.D.I. reviews them within 7-10 business days.