# Virginia Insurance License Requirements

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How to get a life insurance producer license in Virginia.

## Requirements at a glance

- **Regulator:** Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance (https://www.scc.virginia.gov/regulated-industries/bureau-of-insurance/)
- **License:** Life and Annuities Insurance Agent License
- **Pre-licensing education:** not required
- **Exam provider:** Prometric
- **Fingerprints / background check:** required
- **Renewal:** every 2 year(s)
- **Continuing education:** 16 hours per renewal period

## How to apply

Online via NIPR or Sircon; resident applicants complete live-scan fingerprinting through Fieldprint within 90 days before applying

## Notes

CE is 16 hours (including 3 ethics) for agents holding one license type, rising to 24 hours if two or more license types are held.

_Reviewed: 2026-08-02_

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