# Florida Insurance License Requirements > Markdown alternate of . For the canonical HTML version, visit the URL above. How to get a life insurance producer license in Florida. ## Requirements at a glance - **Regulator:** Florida Department of Financial Services (Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services) (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents) - **License:** 2-14 Life (Including Variable Annuity) Agent License - **Pre-licensing education:** required — 40 hours - **Exam provider:** Pearson VUE - **Fingerprints / background check:** required - **Renewal:** every null year(s) - **Continuing education:** 24 hours per renewal period ## How to apply Create a MyProfile account and apply online with DFS, complete the 40-hour course, submit electronic fingerprints (IDEMIA), and pass the Pearson VUE exam ## Notes Florida licenses are perpetual with no renewal application as long as the agent stays appointed (lapsing after 48 months without an appointment), with 24 CE hours including a mandatory 4-hour Law and Ethics Update every 2 years. _Reviewed: 2026-08-02_ --- InsuraCentral — the CRM and multi-line dialer built for life insurance agents.