What the current handbook confirms
| Combined exam 12-GA-05 | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Language | English or Spanish |
| Bilingual function | Switch between Spanish and English during the exam |
| Time | 2.5 hours |
| Fee | $67 |
| Passing score | 70% |
The toggle helps only if both vocabularies are familiar
Switching languages can clarify a term, but translating every sentence consumes time and can introduce new uncertainty. Learn the insurance concept first, then connect the English and Spanish terminology during practice.
The official risk is visible without inventing a Spanish rate
Pearson VUE reported 4,475 graded combined-exam attempts in the first half of 2026. Of those, 2,093 — 46.77% — did not pass. Georgia's public table does not separate these results by language, so no Spanish-specific rate should be claimed.
Designed bilingually, not translated at the end
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Official sources and further reading
Facts and requirements were checked against the linked primary sources on the article's publication date. Licensing authorities and testing providers remain controlling.
- Pearson VUE / Georgia OCI: Georgia Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook, August 2026Current exam fee, length, Spanish-language option, bilingual toggle and licensing steps.
- Pearson VUE / Georgia OCI: Georgia Insurance Pass Rates, January–March 2026Official graded-attempt totals for exam series 12-GA-05 and other Georgia examinations.
- Pearson VUE / Georgia OCI: Georgia Insurance Pass Rates, April–June 2026Official second-quarter results used with Q1 to calculate the first-half totals.
- Georgia Secretary of State: Georgia Rule 120-2-3-.09 — ExaminationsControlling 70% passing score, 14-day and 60-day retake waits and 12-month score-validity rule.