How to become an insurance agent in Vermont
Vermont insurance agents are licensed by the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Vermont, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Vermont law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become an insurance agent in Vermont?
- At least 18 years old
- Found by the commissioner to be competent, trustworthy and financially responsible
- Pass a written exam
- Submit an application and fees
Vermont insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Vermont licenses insurance producers through the Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division |
| License name | Producer License (resident, by line of authority) |
| Education or training | No pre-licensing course is listed in the Department's producer requirements; the exam is required. |
| Exam | Prometric gives the Vermont insurance exams per the Department's links; no current official exam fee was confirmed. |
| License term | Fixed two-year term: April 1 to March 31 of odd-numbered years, not prorated. |
| Continuing education | 24 hours during the preceding two years (8 V.S.A. § 4800a). |
How much does it cost?
| Application fee (8 V.S.A. § 4800) | $30.00 |
|---|---|
| Initial or biennial renewal producer license fee (8 V.S.A. § 4800) | $30.00 |
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 Vermont
- Book the producer exam through Prometric
- Pass the exam
- Wait 48 hours, then apply through NIPR
- Pay the $30 application fee and $30 license fee
- Get appointed by an insurer
- Finish 24 CE hours and renew through NIPR by March 31 of odd years
Apply on the official Vermont site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Vermont?
- Search the name or license number on the official Vermont 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.