Surplus Lines Insurance License (SL) Exam Blueprint

SL

100Questions
120 minDuration
70/Percentage (typically 70%; range 65–75% varies by state)Passing Score
$55Price
2 yearsValid For
2Languages
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Exam Domains

1 Surplus Lines Markets and Regulation 25%
2 Non-Admitted Insurers and Eligibility 20%
3 Surplus Lines Coverage and Placement 25%
4 Diligent Search Requirements 15%
5 State Laws and Regulations 15%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match exam registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- License valid for 2 years. Continuing education (CE) required for renewal; typically 24 CE credits per 2-year cycle, but varies by state and line of authority. CE requirements and approved providers managed through each state insurance department and tracked via NIPR (nipr.com).
PrerequisitesActive Property & Casualty (P&C) license required
Retake PolicyRetake rules vary by state. Typically 24-hour waiting period between attempts. Most states allow up to 3 attempts before a mandatory waiting period (commonly 6 months) applies. Full exam fee required for each retake attempt.
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish (select states)

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