Insurance License Renewal in Virginia (2026)

Insurance license renewal in Virginia is handled by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance, which requires Insurance Producer (Agent)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Virginia Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Individual producer licenses renew biennially. The expiration falls at the end of the licensee's birth month, in odd-numbered years if born in an odd year and even-numbered years if born in an even year. A new license issued has a minimum of 13 months before its first renewal; licensees can renew up to 90 days before expiration.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$10.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	Sircon
Governing body	Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance

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Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in Virginia

CE is due at the time of renewal (each 24-month biennium). A resident producer holding only one license type (or holding both Life & Annuities and Health) must complete 16 credit hours. A resident producer holding two or more license types must complete 24 credit hours, with a minimum of 8 hours applicable to each license type held. At least 3 hours of Ethics are required each biennium (for producers/consultants this may include Insurance Law and Regulations); Ethics courses categorized as Other General Insurance do not count toward the ethics requirement. No more than 75% of required credits may come from courses provided by insurance agencies or companies. No specific long-term care, annuity suitability, or flood CE mandate is published on the official BOI CE page. Excess credits do not carry to the next cycle. (Note: 24 hours applies to producers holding two or more license types; a single-type producer needs only 16.)

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How to renew your Insurance license in Virginia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in Sircon.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: The renewal fee is $10 per line of authority (LOA), not a single flat per-license fee, so the dollar value recorded is per-LOA. Reinstatement (available within 12 months of the renewal date for non-renewal or unmet CE) requires the original renewal fee plus a reinstatement fee equal to double the renewal fee ($10 + $20 per LOA); the $20 per-LOA reinstatement charge is recorded as the late/reinstatement fee. Renewal is online only via Sircon or NIPR; resident producers/consultants must reinstate specifically through Sircon. CE hours required vary by number of license types held (16 vs 24) — the ce_hours_required field reflects the multi-line figure; see ce_details. The Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Board (overseen via Pearson VUE) administers the CE program, but CE transcripts/courses are accessed through Sircon. Residents must complete all CE before reinstating.

Insurance license renewal in Virginia: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Insurance license in Virginia?

Virginia Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Individual producer licenses renew biennially. The expiration falls at the end of the licensee's birth month, in odd-numbered years if born in an odd year and even-numbered years if born in an even year. A new license issued has a minimum of 13 months before its first renewal; licensees can renew up to 90 days before expiration.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Insurance license in Virginia?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. CE is due at the time of renewal (each 24-month biennium). A resident producer holding only one license type (or holding both Life & Annuities and Health) must complete 16 credit hours. A resident producer holding two or more license types must complete 24 credit hours, with a minimum of 8 hours applicable to each license type held. At least 3 hours of Ethics are required each biennium (for producers/consultants this may include Insurance Law and Regulations); Ethics courses categorized as Other General Insurance do not count toward the ethics requirement. No more than 75% of required credits may come from courses provided by insurance agencies or companies. No specific long-term care, annuity suitability, or flood CE mandate is published on the official BOI CE page. Excess credits do not carry to the next cycle. (Note: 24 hours applies to producers holding two or more license types; a single-type producer needs only 16.) Confirm the current requirement with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance.

Can I renew my Virginia Insurance license online?

Yes — Virginia offers online renewal through the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Virginia Insurance license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $20 may apply. Contact the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance promptly if your license has lapsed.

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