West Virginia Insurance License Requirements and Exam Steps (2026)

West Virginia insurance prelicensing requirements from TSI National

West Virginia insurance licensing

West Virginia Insurance License Requirements and Exam Steps (2026)

West Virginia producer licensing includes prelicensing education for major lines, Pearson VUE testing, and the resident producer application. Candidates should match the education hours to the exact line combination before scheduling.

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West Virginia at a glance

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Single major lineReview detail

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Life only, Accident and Sickness only, Property only, Casualty only, or Personal Lines generally use a 20-hour prelicensing course path.

Combined major linesReview detail

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Life plus Accident and Sickness or Property plus Casualty generally require 40 prelicensing hours.

Exam vendorPearson VUE

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West Virginia insurance exams are scheduled through Pearson VUE.

Certificate timingReview detail

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NIPR/WV licensing materials should be checked for the current prelicensing certificate and exam-score timing before applying.

ApplicationApplication required

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Applicants complete the resident producer application after meeting the education and exam requirements.

Step-by-step checklist

  1. Choose the West Virginia line or line combination you need.
  2. Complete the correct prelicensing course hours for that line combination.
  3. Schedule and pass the Pearson VUE exam.
  4. Submit the resident producer application with matching education and exam records.
  5. Keep completion records until the license is issued.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Taking a 20-hour single-line course when your target license requires a combined 40-hour path.
  • Letting education or exam timing expire before the application is complete.
  • Applying for a line combination that does not match the course and exam records.

Course planning

Use this West Virginia licensing page to choose the correct 20-hour or 40-hour course path before testing. Find TSI National insurance courses and exam-prep options.

Official sources used

This guide is a practical summary, not legal advice. State insurance departments can change forms, fees, vendors, and rules. Always confirm the current requirement with the department or testing vendor before you apply, renew, or schedule an exam.