The following is an examination and licensing procedure checklist for the agent licensing process in Ohio. For more information regarding exam registration, or for directions to a testing center, please contact Prometric at 877-346-4014 or www.prometric.com/ohio For more information regarding the application process, please contact the License Division of the Ohio Department of Insurance at 614-644-2665.

This information does not apply to limited lines licenses, surplus lines, third party administrators, or Public Insurance Adjusters.

 Prepare for your exam:

• Take appropriate pre-license education course, if required.
   
• Find the outline for your exam at www.prometric.com/ohio. 
   
• Use appropriate study materials.
   
• Obtain a course completion certificate for each line of authority.

Schedule your exam:

• You may schedule your exam by mail, fax, phone or online. Contact Prometric at 877-346-4014 or at www.prometric.com/ohio. 
   
• You may test at any Prometric testing center in Ohio; you may also make arrangements through Prometric to take the Ohio insurance exams at other Prometric locations nationwide.

Take your Exam:

• Two (2) forms of signature identification, one of which must be government-issued and photo-bearing (preferably a driver’s license). 
   
• Original and valid pre-licensing education certificate(s) or original and valid education waiver letter from ODI for each examination that will be taken. (The certificate and/or waiver letter are valid for 180 calendar days from completion of course or issuance by the Department.) 
   
• Confirmation number provided when the reservation was made. 
   
• Failing score report (if retaking the examination). 
   
• Arrive thirty (30) minutes before the examination. 
   
• If want to complete the application process at the test center (optional), you must also bring:
   
  • Credit/Debit Card to have fingerprints taken at the test center after passing the exam. 
     
  • Information necessary to complete the license application online after passing the exam.

After passing the examination:

• Complete an electronic criminal background check using National WebCheck. Results of the BCI & FBI background checks must be submitted to the Ohio Department of Insurance directly from BCI.  National WebCheck facilities can be found by clicking the following link: ODI authorized National WebCheck locations. 
   
• Complete the Uniform Resident Agent Application. Access to a computer to complete the online application is available at all of Prometric's Ohio test centers. For Title Agent/Solicitors complete the Producer Application for Title License; or Surety Bail Bond. 
   
• Submit applications and/or any supporting material to: Ohio Department of Insurance, 50 W. Town Street, Third Floor - Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Once the application and any supporting documents are reviewed and approved for licensure, a license will be mailed.

After unsuccessful passage of examination:

• Follow the instructions on the score report received from Prometric.