# 18 Del. C. § 1705: § Â 1705. Application for examination

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## Section

- **Citation:** 18 Del. C. § 1705
- **Heading:** § Â 1705. Application for examination
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 18 / Chapter 17 / Section 1705

## Text

(a) A resident individual applying for a license shall pass a written examination unless exempt pursuant to § 1709 of this title. The examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning the lines of authority for which application is made, the duties and responsibilities of an insurance producer, adjuster or appraiser, as applicable, general insurance knowledge, insurance ethics as established by the Commissioner, and the insurance laws and regulations of this State.

(b) The Insurance Commissioner may make arrangements for administration and grading by an independent testing service as specified by contract.

(c) An individual who fails to appear for the examination as scheduled or fails to pass the examination shall reapply for an examination and remit all required fees and forms before being rescheduled for another examination.

(d) Reexamination. — The failure of an applicant to pass an examination or the failure to appear for the examination or to take or complete the examination does not preclude the applicant from taking subsequent examinations.

(e) All examination score reports are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of examination.

## Nearby sections

- [18 Del. C. § 1701 § Â
        1701. Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1701.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1702 § Â
        1702. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1702.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1703 § Â
        1703. License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1703.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1704 § Â
        1704. Exceptions to licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1704.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1705 § Â
        1705. Application for examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1705.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1706 § Â
        1706. Application for license [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 297, Â 2].](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1706.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1707 § Â
        1707. License.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1707.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1708 § Â
        1708. Nonresident licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1708.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1709 § Â
        1709. Exemption from examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1709.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1710 § Â
        1710. Assumed names.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1710.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1711 § Â
        1711. Temporary licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1711.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1712 § Â
        1712. License denial, nonrenewal or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1712.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1713 § Â
        1713. Conservation of insurance business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1713.md)
- [18 Del. C. § 1714 § Â
        1714. Commissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T18_C17_S1714.md)

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