Where Can I Obtain Insurance Licensing Information?

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Where Can I Obtain Insurance Licensing Information?

You may obtain licensing information from the State of West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Agents Licensing & Education oversees the agents' prelicensing and continuing education programs, the insurance licensing exam system and maintains records on all agents, excess line brokers, service representatives and adjusters licensed to sell insurance in West Virginia.

Address:

Agent Licensing and Education
Greenbrooke Building
1124 Smith Street, Room 305
Charleston, WV 25305

Mailing Address:

Telephone: 3045580610 or 3045580611

Fax: 3045584966

Email: wvinsag@mail.wvnet.edu

Web site: http://www.state.wv.us/insurance

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