How to become an insurance agent in Virginia
Virginia insurance agents are licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed insurance agent in Virginia, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become an insurance agent in Virginia?
- Pass the Prometric licensing exam for each qualification
- Fingerprinting through Fieldprint (new resident applicants)
- Apply online through Sircon or NIPR
Virginia insurance agent license requirements
| State license | Yes. Virginia licenses resident insurance agents (producers) by line of authority through the State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance |
| License name | Resident Insurance Producer (agent) – qualifications such as Property and Casualty; Personal Lines; Life and Annuities; Health |
| Education or training | Not required for producer lines; only Title applicants must take a 16-hour pre-licensing course. |
| Exam | Prometric gives the exams; each Virginia exam, including Property & Casualty and Life, Annuities & Health, is $35 (Licensing Information Bulletin, effective December 13, 2024). |
| License term | Biennial; expires at the end of the birth month in odd or even years matching the birth year. |
| Continuing education | 16 hours per biennium if you hold one license type (or both Life & Annuities and Health), 24 hours with at least 8 per type if you hold two or more; 3 ethics hours required. |
How much does it cost?
| Application processing fee, per qualification | $15 |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee, per line of authority | $10 |
| Fingerprinting (Fieldprint, includes State Police and FBI fees) | $37.95 |
| Prometric exam fee, per exam | $35 |
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 Virginia
- Register for and pass the Prometric exam(s)
- Apply online through Sircon or NIPR and pay $15 per qualification
- Get fingerprinted at Fieldprint with code FPVABOIProducer within 90 days of applying
- Allow about 15 business days for processing
- Get appointed by an insurer
- Renew by the end of your birth month in your renewal year after CE
Apply on the official Virginia site
How do you check an insurance agent's license in Virginia?
- Search the name or license number on the official Virginia 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.