State Insurance Prelicensing
Requirements

How do I get my license?

Step 1: (optional) Complete an optional prelicensing course that helps prepare you to take and pass your licensing exam.

Step 2: Obtain a Criminal History Record Report (CHRR). Contact the Virginia State Police at (804) 674-2131 or visit the Virginia State Police website. Further directions about completing the form may be found on the form.

Step 3: Schedule your exam with your state’s testing provider, Prometric, online by clicking here. or call (866) 891-6396. Your exam may be scheduled at one of Prometric's physical testing locations or via remote testing using Prometric’s ProProctor™ application. Exam fees must be paid at the time of reservation.

Step 4: Take and pass your state licensing exam. On the day of your appointment, you must bring with you two valid forms of government issued identification (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc.) one of which must contain a photograph and a signature. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.

At the end of the exam, the score will be shown on the screen, and you will receive an emailed score report.

Security measures are taken for all testing methods. Restrictions on what you may bring with you to the testing center, into the testing room, and what you may wear will be enforced. For more detailed information about the security measures that will be taken during your testing appointment, please read and review the candidate bulletin offered at Prometric.

Step 5: Apply for your license with NIPR or Sircon. Attach the CHRR with all related documents to the application. Virginia requires the submission of fingerprints with applications for resident insurance licenses. Applicants must submit their application for an insurance license within 90 days of submitting their fingerprints to Fieldprint.

Candidates will create a user account on Fieldprint’s website and use Fieldprint Code “FPVABOIProducer” to ensure that the results from the fingerprint review are provided to the Bureau of Insurance. Candidates may schedule a 10-minute appointment at a date and time at one of Fieldprint’s 46 locations across Virginia or elsewhere in the United States. Candidates must bring appointment number and two forms of valid identification such as a driver’s license or passport.

Step 6: Maintain your license by being aware of your continuing education requirements. Most insurance licenses must be maintained by completing a certain number of credit hours of continuing education each licensing period. ExamFX offers CE courses that will help you comply with your state’s requirements. Click here to view your state’s education rules and stay on top of your license.