VA · Reviewed 2026-08-02
Virginia Life Insurance Agent License: Verification & Requirements
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Every licensed producer in Virginia appears in the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance's public records. Search their name or NPN, then confirm the license is active and includes the Life line of authority.
Official VA license lookup →Full walkthrough: how to verify a life insurance agent. Or skip ahead — find a verified producer whose license and background we've already checked.
What it takes to be licensed in Virginia
Before an agent can legally sell life insurance in Virginia, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance requires:
| License | Life and Annuities Insurance Agent License |
| Pre-licensing education | Not required |
| Licensing exam | Administered by Prometric |
| Fingerprints / background check | Required |
| How to apply | Online via NIPR or Sircon; resident applicants complete live-scan fingerprinting through Fieldprint within 90 days before applying |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Continuing education | 16 hours per renewal cycle |
Worth knowing: 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.
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Common questions
How do I verify a life insurance agent in Virginia?
Search the agent's name or National Producer Number (NPN) in the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance's free public license lookup at https://www.scc.virginia.gov/regulated-industries/bureau-of-insurance/. Confirm the license is active, covers the Life line of authority, and matches the person you're speaking with.
What license does a life insurance agent need in Virginia?
Virginia issues the state Life and Annuities Insurance Agent License, regulated by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance. Keeping it active requires 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Who regulates insurance agents in Virginia?
The Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance (https://www.scc.virginia.gov/regulated-industries/bureau-of-insurance/) licenses producers, investigates consumer complaints, and disciplines agents who break the rules. Complaints can be filed with the regulator directly, for free.
Sources: scc.virginia.gov · scc.virginia.gov. Requirements verified 2026-08-02; always confirm current rules with the regulator.
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