Virginia Insurance FAQs

• Q: Where Can I Obtain Insurance Licensing Information?
  A: You may obtain licensing information from the Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Address: Tyler Building, 9th floor 1300 E. Main St. Richmond, Virginia 23219 Mailing … More
• Q: Can The Prelicensing Education Requirement Be Waived?
  A: The Bureau may allow you to take the examination without taking the required study course if you submit acceptable proof to the Bureau of having attained equivalent … More
• Q: Can The Examination Requirement Be Waived?
  A: The Life and Health examination will be waived if you submit proof that you have been awarded the designation of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Similarly, the … More
• Q: How Do I Register For And Schedule The Examination?
  A: The Virginia Bureau of Insurance has contracted with Experior Assessments LLC to conduct its examination program. Experior provides computerized examinations through a … More
• Q: What Is The Procedure For Applying For My License After Passing The Examination?
  A: After you have passed your examination, you must submit the following to the Bureau at the mailing address shown above: The proper license application form; A current … More
• Q: How Do I Obtain A Company Appointment?
  A: You must obtain at least one appointment by an insurance company within six months of your license date. You must hold at least one active appointment at all times in … More
• Q: How Can I Obtain The Required Forms For Insurance Licensing?
  A: The fastest way to obtain the forms you need for licensing is from the Bureau of Insurance Website: Downloadable Forms & Applications . You may also obtain application … More
• Q: How Do I Inform The Bureau Of My Address Or Name Change?
  A: You must inform the Bureau of any Address Change or Name Change in writing. You may notify the Bureau by completing the PIN5001 (Service Request Form) or you may send … More
• Q: How Do I Obtain A Certification Letter?
  A: You must request a certification letter in writing by completing the PIN5001 (Service Request Form) or you may send a letter. Please include your Name, Social Security … More
• Q: I Am Moving To Another State. What Do I Need From The Bureau Of Insurance?
  A: A clearance letter is required when moving to another state. This cancels any active licenses in Virginia. To obtain a clearance letter, you must request it writing by … More

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