How to become an insurance agent in Georgia
Georgia insurance agents are licensed by the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Georgia, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in Georgia?
- At least 18 years old
- Complete the required pre-licensing course
- Pass the state exam
- Notarized Citizenship Affidavit plus copy of acceptable ID
- Electronic fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Good character
Georgia insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Georgia licenses insurance agents through the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire; you apply by class (Life, Accident & Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines). |
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| Licensed by | Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire |
| License name | Resident Agent license (classes: Life, Accident & Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines) |
| Education or training | Pre-licensing course required: 8 hours each for Life, Accident & Sickness, Property and Casualty (16 hours for Property and Casualty together); 8 hours for Personal Lines. Course must be taken within the last 12 months. CLU/FLMI (life/health) or CPCU (P&C) can waive the course and exam. |
| Exam | Pearson VUE administers the Georgia exams; each exam is 2 hours (2.5 hours for Life/Accident & Sickness or Property & Casualty combo exams). |
| License term | Two years, expiring on the last day of the birth month (first license runs 18 to 29 months). |
| Continuing education | 24 hours each biennium including 3 hours of ethics (20 hours if licensed 20 years or more). |
How much does it cost?
| License fee | $100 |
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| Processing fee | $20 |
| Exam fee (Pearson VUE, per exam) | $67 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become an insurance agent in Georgia
- Choose the class(es) you want to sell
- Complete the approved pre-licensing course
- Schedule and pass the Pearson VUE exam
- Apply online through Sircon (required for resident applicants) and pay fees
- Upload the notarized Citizenship Affidavit and ID
- Register with IdentoGO and get fingerprinted after applying
- Get a certificate of authority (appointment) from each insurer you represent
Apply on the official Georgia site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Georgia?
- Search the name or license number on the official Georgia insurance agent license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.