Illinois Department of Insurance

Illinois Department of Insurance

Get certified from your home or office

Take your Illinois Insurance exam conveniently from home through OnVUE online proctoring. A live proctor will monitor you through the webcam on your workstation to provide a secure exam experience.

Watch the short video on the Illinois Insurance online proctoring page to see how convenient it is to test from home or work. Be sure to run the system test before you sign in to register for an online proctored exam. Good luck!

Spanish exams

Beginning January 16, 2018, Illinois Insurance will offer delivery of their exams in Spanish.

Spanish exams are identified by the letter S at the end of the exam series code and the word (Spanish) in the exam description.

Candidates wishing to take the exam in Spanish should select the relevant exam and complete the language selection screen displayed offering either English or Spanish-Castillian.

Examination scheduling information

Please VERIFY that you have created your web account with your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact Pearson VUE immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors. It is very important that this information is correct, as it will appear as it was entered on the documentation provided to you after you have completed the exam, as well as on any reports to your licensing agency.

Appointments may be made up to one calendar day prior to the day you wish to test, subject to availability. You may schedule your exam online or over the phone by contacting customer service.

Downloads Stock number Format
Candidate Handbook 121400 PDF
Content Outlines - English 121402 PDF
Content Outlines - Spanish 121405 PDF
FAQ 121406 PDF

Insurance Practice Tests

Pearson VUE offers online life, health, property, and casualty insurance practice tests for $19.95.

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Office hours

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. CT, Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT, and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT; closed on local holidays.

Telephone numbers

800-274-0402