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Everything on Exam Insiders is free to read. Here’s what you’ll find and how to use it.
What we offer
Our services
State licensing guides
For anyone getting licensed
- Who needs a license and the exemptions
- License types, requirements and step-by-step process
- Exams, costs, reciprocity and local rules
- Renewal and continuing education
Exam prep comparisons
For choosing a course
- Price, format and practice tools
- Pass guarantees and their terms
- Judged on our five review criteria
Continuing education guides
For licensees renewing
- Hours and required topics per cycle
- Deadlines and grace periods
- Approved course rules and how CE is reported
Exam and license requests
For anyone we don’t cover yet
- Tell us your exam and state
- Requests shape what we publish next
Corrections and updates
For readers, course providers and boards
- Report an outdated fee, rule or deadline
- Send updated course pricing or approvals
How to use a guide
Get answers in five steps
- Pick your state and license. Start from a guide or tell us which one you need.
- Read the Quick Facts. Fees, exam time, time to get licensed and renewal sit at the top of every guide.
- Jump to the section you need. The colored buttons under the header take you straight there.
- Confirm with the board. Use the official sources listed at the bottom before you apply or pay.
- Check the date. Every guide shows when its facts were last verified.
FAQ
Questions about our services
Is Exam Insiders free?
Yes. Every guide and comparison is free to read, with no account and no paywall.
Do you sell exam prep or CE courses?
No. We don’t sell courses. We explain the requirements and compare the options.
How current is the information?
Each licensing guide shows the date its facts were last verified, and we recheck every guide at least once a year.
Are you affiliated with a licensing board?
No. We’re independent. Each guide links to the board’s own site so you can confirm anything before you apply.
Can you file my application for me?
No. We can’t submit applications or register you for exams, but every guide points you to the board’s own forms and portal.
Need a guide we haven’t written yet?
Tell us the exam and state, and we’ll add it to our list.
Exam Insiders is an independent guide. We are not affiliated with any state licensing board or exam vendor.