Last reviewed: August 21, 2026. This Georgia guide is built from current Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance resident-agent guide, Georgia education-provider rule notices, Georgia fingerprinting guidance, and Pearson VUE examination guidance. Always verify the final rule with the state insurance department before enrolling, scheduling an exam, or submitting a license application.
Current update: As of April 1, 2026, Georgia requires all new resident applications through Sircon.com/Georgia. NIPR no longer accepts new Georgia resident applications.
Quick Answer
Georgia requires a state-approved course before the corresponding examination for major-line resident producer licenses. Current rules use 8 hours per major line, including 16 hours for combined Property and Casualty, and new resident applications must be filed through Georgia's Sircon portal rather than NIPR.
| Prelicensing education | Prelicensing education required |
|---|---|
| Exam provider | Pearson VUE |
| Criminal history report | Resident producers complete electronic fingerprinting for a criminal background check after applying |
| Fingerprints | Apply first through Georgia's Sircon portal, then register with the GBI-approved fingerprint vendor using OCI service code 2TGJ6B; fingerprint registration is not approved until an application is found. |
| Paper application | No; new resident applications must be submitted electronically through Sircon.com/Georgia |
| Exam attempts | Verify current retake waiting periods in the Georgia Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook |
Required Prelicensing Hours
- Life: 8 hours.
- Accident and Sickness: 8 hours.
- Life plus Accident and Sickness: 16 hours total.
- Property plus Casualty: 16 hours total (8 hours for each major line); Georgia requires applicants to select both Property and Casualty.
- Personal Lines: 8 hours.
- Variable Products: 8 hours through the sponsoring company and the applicant must hold Life.
- Credit: 5 hours of self-study; its final exam must be proctored by a disinterested third party.
Study Method, Certificate, and Validity Rules
Allowed study method:
- Use a state-approved prelicensing provider listed through Georgia's Sircon education lookup.
- The Credit self-study final exam must be proctored by a disinterested third party.
Certificate submission:
Course completions are reported electronically; bring the prelicensing certificate to the examination if applicable and retain it. Upload the notarized Citizenship Affidavit and secure identification to the Sircon application.
Certificate validity: Verify the current completion and examination validity periods in the Georgia Insurance Licensing Candidate Handbook.
Common exemption references:
Current Georgia guidance lists line-specific waivers for certain designations and for applicants previously licensed for the same lines who meet the state's move and application timing conditions.
Licensing Workflow
The order matters because some states require education, fingerprints, background items, exam authorization, or an application step before another step can happen. For Georgia, the source workflow is:
- Complete the state-approved prelicensing course for the exact line
- Schedule and pass the Pearson VUE examination
- Complete and notarize the Citizenship Affidavit and copy the required secure identification
- Submit the resident application and affidavit documents through Sircon.com/Georgia
- After applying, register for electronic fingerprinting using OCI service code 2TGJ6B
- Monitor email and the Sircon application for any required follow-up
How to Prepare for the Exam
Use the required-hour course as the structure, then add practice tests before scheduling the exam. The goal is not only to finish hours; it is to be ready for the state exam while the material is fresh.
TSI National supports national insurance licensing workflows with courses, practice tests, video learning, and live class options. Start with the current course catalog here: TSI National insurance prelicensing courses.
State Verification Links
- Official state insurance department
- State license lookup / licensing page
- Current rule update note
- Georgia resident application portal (Sircon)
FAQ
Does Georgia require insurance prelicensing education?
Georgia requires a state-approved course before the corresponding examination for major-line resident producer licenses. Current rules use 8 hours per major line, including 16 hours for combined Property and Casualty, and new resident applications must be filed through Georgia's Sircon portal rather than NIPR.
Who is the exam provider for Georgia?
The current reviewed sources list Pearson VUE. Confirm the current candidate handbook before choosing an exam date.
Should I study if Georgia has no required prelicensing hours?
Yes. No-hour states still test insurance terms, state law, products, ethics, and licensing rules. A prep course and practice tests can reduce wasted exam attempts.
Can a nonresident use this guide?
This page is written for resident licensing workflow planning. Nonresident applicants usually follow reciprocity rules through NIPR or the state portal, so verify the nonresident path before applying.
Compliance note: This page is a practical study and licensing workflow guide, not legal advice. State requirements can change; verify current rules with the state insurance department, NIPR, Sircon, Pearson VUE, PSI, or the applicable exam vendor before acting.