How to get a West Virginia insurance license

Basic Steps to Obtain a West Virginia Insurance License

1. Successfully complete a pre-licensing course by an approved West Virginia insurance school for Life, or Accident & Health, or Life Accident & Health such as the courses offered by National Online Insurance School.
2. Upon successfully completing the pre-licensing course, you can schedule your state exam online at Pearson Vue. Once there, choose Request an Examination Reservation. First time users must obtain a check-in code and will be asked to provide their name, email address and phone number, as well as a personal password. You will receive a check-in code immediately upon submitting the requested information and you will then be prompted to complete the online Reservation Request Form. You may also reserve a test date over the phone by calling 1-800-274-2614. You are required to present your Certificate of Completion that you receive upon passing your course final exam at the exam site on the day of your state exam.
3. Completion of electronic fingerprints through an IdentoGo Center are required for a criminal history and federal background check. Electronic fingerprints should be completed after you have passed your state exam and before completing your insurance application, as you will receive a receipt that contains a 12-digit number that you will need to enter on your insurance license application. Fingerprints are valid for 30 days from the date taken.
4. Upon submission of your electronic fingerprints, you should complete an insurance license application through Vertafore (formerly Sircon). Once you are on Vertafore’s website, you will choose 'Apply for a license' from the menu on the left. On the next page choose 'Individual' next to Submit Resident Application. Next, complete the application by choosing West Virginia, entering your information and submitting the appropriate application fees.

• Note: Your Certificate of Completion that you receive upon passing the course final exam is valid for a period of 4 months. In addition, you must complete all licensing requirements and receive an issued license from the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner within 1 year of passing the state insurance exam before you are required to retake a pre-licensing course.

Expected Licensing Costs:

$88.00 Exam Fee

$44.50 Electronic Fingerprint Fee

$50.00 Application

West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner

• 1124 Smith St.
  Charleston, WV 25301
• Phone: (888) 879-9842
• Website: West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner