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How to Renew Your Virginia Insurance Agent License

Virginia insurance agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Virginia insurance agents holding a license in one of these classes: Resident Producer/Consultant, Resident Public Adjuster, Multiple License Types (two or more distinct license categories), Single License Type (or Life & Annuities + Health combined), Long-Term Care (LTC) Partnership Policy Sellers — Ongoing Biennial. Requirements are set by Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board. Hours differ by class — 24 hours for Resident Producer/Consultant, Resident Public Adjuster, Multiple License Types (two or more distinct license categories); 16 hours for Resident Producer/Consultant, Single License Type (or Life & Annuities + Health combined); 4 hours for Long-Term Care (LTC) Partnership Policy Sellers — Ongoing Biennial.

When to renew

Virginia insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Va. Code § 38.2-1866 (biennial requirement); SCC BOI: licenses expire end of birth month in odd/even year matching year of birth (effective 1/1/2021))

The continuing education Virginia requires

Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board requires 16 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 3 hours
  • Line-of-Authority Electives — at least 13 hours
  • Per-License-Type Electives — at least 21 hours
  • Long-Term Care Partnership — Ongoing Training — at least 4 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Virginia sets insurance agents requirements by license class (Resident Producer/Consultant, Resident Public Adjuster, Multiple License Types (two or more distinct license categories), Single License Type (or Life & Annuities + Health combined), Long-Term Care (LTC) Partnership Policy Sellers — Ongoing Biennial). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board requires 16 hours every 2 years, including Ethics, Line-of-Authority Electives, Per-License-Type Electives, Long-Term Care Partnership — Ongoing Training. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Virginia insurance agents course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Virginia audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Virginia, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board, within 10 days of completion. You can confirm your hours are on file in the reporting system linked below.

    Check your hours on file
  5. 5

    Renew with Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board

Virginia insurance agent renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Virginia insurance agents need?
Virginia insurance agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Virginia?
Requirements differ by license class in Virginia: 24 hours for Resident Producer/Consultant, Resident Public Adjuster, Multiple License Types (two or more distinct license categories); 16 hours for Resident Producer/Consultant, Single License Type (or Life & Annuities + Health combined); 4 hours for Long-Term Care (LTC) Partnership Policy Sellers — Ongoing Biennial.
What topics are required for Virginia insurance agents continuing education?
Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours); Line-of-Authority Electives (13 hours); Per-License-Type Electives (21 hours); Long-Term Care Partnership — Ongoing Training (4 hours).
Is an exam required to renew a Virginia insurance agents license?
Yes — Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
How are completed CE hours reported to Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance / Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board?
Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Virginia insurance agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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