Virginia Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Virginia insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Virginia for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Companies that provide insurance producer services in Virginia must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.
Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.
Company Licenses
Virginia Insurance Company Licenses
Virginia Consultant License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Consultant License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Independent Review Organization Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form 216-E: Independent Review Organization Application (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Supplemental Reporting
Independent Review Organization External Review Annual Report
| Form: | Form 216-G: Independent Review Organization External Review Annual Report |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by April 1. |
Virginia Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in Virginia for the first time.
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $15 |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in Virginia and need to renew their license.
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for most |
| Due: | Perpetual for major lines and annually for non-standard lines. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Virginia Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Limited Line Firm License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Limited Lines Firm License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Private Review Agent (PRA) Certification
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Biennially by the anniversary of the initial registration date. |
Virginia Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Public Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Surplus Lines Broker License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Surplus Lines Broker License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Third Party Administrator License
Not required
Third Party Administrator Business licensure is not required on the State level in Virginia.
Virginia does not currently require licenses for third-party administrators.
Virginia Viatical Settlement Broker License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Virginia Viatical Settlement Broker License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | By May 1 of odd-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
Virginia Individual Insurance Licenses
Virginia Consultant License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Consultant License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 per line of authority. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Individual Insurance Producer License
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 per line of authority |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Producer licenses are perpetual and do not need to be renewed, however, producers must meet continuing education requirements to maintain their license.
Virginia Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in Virginia for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $15 to $250 depending on license type |
Virginia Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Limited Lines Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Limited Lines Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Public Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Surplus Lines Broker License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Surplus Lines Broker License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Viatical Settlement Broker License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Virginia Viatical Settlement Broker License - Resident
| Agency: | Virginia State Corporation Commission - Bureau of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
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