State Insurance Prelicensing
Requirements

How do I get my license?

Step 1: Complete a prelicensing course that has been approved by the Department of Insurance. Once you have completed your course, ExamFX will issue a certificate of completion which you may download and print from your online ExamFX account. The certificate is valid for six (6) months.

Step 2: Schedule your exam with your state’s testing provider, Pearson VUE. The fastest way to schedule your exam is to do so online at www.pearsonvue.com or call (800) 274-2614. There will be a fee to take the examination.

To change or cancel your testing appointment, you must contact Pearson VUE at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the examination fee.

Important: When you register for ExamFX prelicensing courses, schedule your license exam, and/or apply for your license it is important to use the same name that appears on the identification forms you plan to present at the time of your testing appointment.

Step 3: 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 your certificate of completion. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.

West Virginia requires fingerprinting with your insurance agent licensing application. Fingerprinting requirements should be met after the licensing exam is taken and passed as they are valid for only 30 days after the printing has taken place. Candidates must contact MorphoTrust to schedule their reservation at an IndentoGO center by calling (855) 766-7746 or at www.identogo.com. You must indicate that your fingerprints are to be sent to the West Virginia Insurance Commission. Obtain a receipt that contains the 12-digit TCN number that must be submitted along with your license application. There is a fee for fingerprinting.

Step 4: Apply for your license. West Virginia resident applicants must use the online application service at NIPR. Fax a copy of your fingerprint receipt from IdentoGo to the Agent Licensing Division at (304) 558-4966.

Step 5: 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.

The West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner website can be found here.

• Select the Producers/Agents button.
• Scroll down to the Resident Producers section and select "Apply for a License".
• In item #2 click on the link for the Insurance Licensing Examination Candidates Handbook.
• On the left side of the screen locate and click on Content Outlines.
• Click on the Content Outlines button to access the Examination Content Outlines.

Additional reference materials can be located under the Legal Authority tab located at www.wvinsurance.gov.

• Insurance Rules – Chapter 114–01 thru 114-98
• State Code – Chapter 33 - Insurance