Insurance License Renewal in Louisiana (2026)

Insurance license renewal in Louisiana is handled by the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), Division of Producer Licensing, which requires Insurance Producer (Agent)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Louisiana Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Resident producer licenses renew biennially on the last day of the licensee's birth month. The renewal year is set by the license number: licenses ending in an even number renew in even-numbered years and those ending in an odd number renew in odd-numbered years. Renewal becomes available 90 days before expiration.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$75.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NIPR
Governing body	Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), Division of Producer Licensing

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Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in Louisiana

Resident producers licensed for one or more of Life, Accident & Health/Sickness, Property, Casualty or Personal Lines must complete 24 CE hours per 2-year period, including 3 hours of ethics. Producers holding Property, Casualty or Personal Lines must also include 3 hours of flood education within the 24. Effective with July 2027 renewals, the 24 hours must also include 2 hours on legislative updates in insurance law. Up to 10 excess general CE hours can carry over to the next period. Title producers: 12 hours (incl. 2 hrs consumer financial protection); Bail Bond producers: 12 hours (incl. 6 hrs bail enforcement). Product-specific training is separate from CE: an initial 8-hour long-term care (LTC) course plus a 4-hour ongoing LTC course, and a 4-hour annuity best-interest course before selling annuities. CE is required only for resident licensees.

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How to renew your Insurance license in Louisiana

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), Division of Producer Licensing portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in NIPR.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal fee of $75 is effective January 2026 (surplus lines $350; portable electronics $200). A single producer renewal renews all eligible lines. Online renewal is available via the LDI Industry Access Producer/Adjuster Portal (ia.ldi.state.la.us) or via NIPR with a credit card. Resident licensees must satisfy CE before an online renewal can be filed through NIPR; in the last 5 days of the month a provisional renewal with uploaded CE certificates can be submitted through the Industry Access Portal. CE courses cannot be repeated for credit within a 24-month window. LTC and annuity product training requirements are distinct from the 24-hour CE requirement.

Insurance license renewal in Louisiana: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Insurance license in Louisiana?

Louisiana Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Resident producer licenses renew biennially on the last day of the licensee's birth month. The renewal year is set by the license number: licenses ending in an even number renew in even-numbered years and those ending in an odd number renew in odd-numbered years. Renewal becomes available 90 days before expiration.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Insurance license in Louisiana?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. Resident producers licensed for one or more of Life, Accident & Health/Sickness, Property, Casualty or Personal Lines must complete 24 CE hours per 2-year period, including 3 hours of ethics. Producers holding Property, Casualty or Personal Lines must also include 3 hours of flood education within the 24. Effective with July 2027 renewals, the 24 hours must also include 2 hours on legislative updates in insurance law. Up to 10 excess general CE hours can carry over to the next period. Title producers: 12 hours (incl. 2 hrs consumer financial protection); Bail Bond producers: 12 hours (incl. 6 hrs bail enforcement). Product-specific training is separate from CE: an initial 8-hour long-term care (LTC) course plus a 4-hour ongoing LTC course, and a 4-hour annuity best-interest course before selling annuities. CE is required only for resident licensees. Confirm the current requirement with the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), Division of Producer Licensing.

Can I renew my Louisiana Insurance license online?

Yes — Louisiana offers online renewal through the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), Division of Producer Licensing. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Louisiana Insurance license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI), Division of Producer Licensing promptly if your license has lapsed.

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