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Montana Personal Lines Insurance License pass rate & how retakes work

Quick answer

PrepPass has not verified whether Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance publishes a pass rate for the Montana Personal Lines Insurance License exam, so we are not going to give you a percentage. Some exam authorities publish pass rates in annual or sunset-review reports rather than on their exam pages, and others genuinely publish none — until we have read the authority's own documents for this exam, we would only be guessing which it is. What we can tell you is that any exact "Montana Personal Lines Insurance License pass rate" figure you find on a prep site that does not cite an authority document is an unofficial estimate. Ask what it cites.

The best way to pass on the first try

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Is there a published Montana Personal Lines Insurance License pass rate?

We don't know, and we would rather say so than guess. PrepPass has not yet read Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance's own publications for this exam, so we cannot tell you either that a pass rate exists or that one does not. Both claims are claims about the authority, and both need a source.

This matters more than it sounds. Pass rates often sit somewhere other than the exam page — in an annual report, a legislative sunset review, or a statistics dashboard. California's contractor board, for one, publishes its Law & Business pass rate in a report to the Legislature and nowhere else, which is why almost no prep site has it. So the absence of a figure on the registration page is not evidence that none is published.

Until we have checked, treat any exact "Montana Personal Lines Insurance Licensepass rate" percentage you find online as an unofficial estimate unless it links to an authority document you can open yourself.

Start here — the exam authority itself: Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance →

Montana Personal Lines Insurance License facts

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retakes

How many times can you retake the Montana Personal Lines Insurance License exam?

There is generally no fixed lifetime cap. Here is how retakes work:

  • If you don't pass, you can retake the exam. Each attempt generally requires registering (and paying any exam fee) again.
  • The exam authority sets the retake policy, including any required waiting period between attempts. Confirm the exact wait on the official site before you rebook.
  • You can prepare between attempts with unlimited free practice — PrepPass has 324+ free Montana Personal Lines Insurance License practice questions with explanations.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Montana Personal Lines Insurance License pass rate?+

PrepPass has not verified whether Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance publishes one, so we do not state a figure. Any exact percentage you see on a prep site that does not cite an authority document is an unofficial estimate rather than a number from the exam authority.

What happens if you fail the Montana Personal Lines Insurance License exam?+

You can retake it. The authority may require a waiting period between attempts, so check the official page for the current rule. Working through practice questions until you consistently clear the standard you need is the most reliable way to do better next time.

Who regulates personal lines insurance licensing in Montana?+

The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (Office of the State Auditor) issues the Personal Lines authority, and Montana's exams are administered by Pearson VUE.

What lines does the Montana Personal Lines license cover?+

The Montana Personal Lines license covers personal auto, homeowners, dwelling/fire, and personal umbrella for individuals and families; commercial property/casualty requires the full P&C license.

What score do I need to pass the Montana Personal Lines exam?+

Montana's passing threshold is reported to be higher than the 70% used in many states, so confirm the exact requirement for the Personal Lines exam with the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance before testing.

Last updated: September 2026

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