How to Get a Virginia Health Insurance License

You must obtain a health insurance license from the Virginia Bureau of Insurance if you want to sell health insurance policies in the state. To qualify for a license, you have to be at least 18 years old, submit a criminal record report and pass the health insurance license examination. The Virginia Bureau of Insurance has partnered with a private company, Pearson VUE, for the administering of the licensing exams.

Instructions

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  Register for the health licensing examination on the Pearson VUE website or by calling Pearson VUE at 800-204-6272. You can choose to take the exam at any one of Pearson VUE's 11 test centers in Virginia. The health examination fee is $58 as of November 2010.

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  Bring two forms of identification with you to the Pearson VUE testing site on your scheduled examination date. One must be government-issued photo identification, and the other must contain your signature.

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  Pass the examination with a score of at least 70 percent. You have two hours to complete the multiple-choice exam, and you will receive your score at its conclusion.

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  Go to the Virginia State Police website and complete the online request form for a criminal history report (see Resources). You can also get one by calling 804-674-2000. Pay the fee, which is $15 as of November 2010, by credit or debit card.

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  Submit your license application online from the Bureau of Insurance website. Pay the licensing fee of $15 by debit or credit card.

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  Fax your criminal history report to the Bureau of Insurance at 804-371-9290 within 30 days of submitting your application.

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  Print a copy of your license from the Bureau of Insurance website after receiving notification of approval. The Bureau of Insurance will not mail you a copy of your license.