Insurance License Renewal in West Virginia (2026)

Insurance license renewal in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division), 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.

West Virginia Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every 2 years), expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth month. There is no grace period; if not renewed by the expiration date the license is expired/suspended and appointments cancelled, with up to one year to late-renew by paying penalties.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$50.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NIPR
Governing body	West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division)

Go to the official West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division) renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in West Virginia

24 total CE hours per biennium, including a minimum of 3 hours in ethics (only courses categorized as Ethics on the CE administrator's site count; an "ethics" title alone is insufficient). Up to 6 excess hours may carry over to the next term (logged as "carry over," not counted toward general or ethics). Line-specific training: a one-time long-term care course of at least 8 hours before selling LTC plus 4 hours each subsequent biennium, and a one-time annuity suitability course of at least 4 hours before selling annuities. Producers selling solely via telemarketing/pre-need need only 6 hours (3 in ethics). Prometric administers the CE plan; approved courses are listed via Sircon.

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How to renew your Insurance license in West Virginia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in NIPR.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal applications are submitted electronically through NIPR (within 90 days of expiration); paper filing is allowed but discouraged. Electronic filing adds a $6.18 NIPR transaction fee on top of the $50 state fee. WV no longer mails paper licenses. CE providers have 30 days from course completion to report credits to the Department. If CE is due, the license is suspended and CE requirements must be met within one year of expiration. CE/license records are viewable via SBS (sbs-wv.naic.org); Prometric is the CE plan administrator and approved courses are listed on Sircon. Late fee amount not published as a fixed dollar figure on the official renewal page (penalties referenced but unspecified).

Insurance license renewal in West Virginia: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Insurance license in West Virginia?

West Virginia Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every 2 years), expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth month. There is no grace period; if not renewed by the expiration date the license is expired/suspended and appointments cancelled, with up to one year to late-renew by paying penalties.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 total CE hours per biennium, including a minimum of 3 hours in ethics (only courses categorized as Ethics on the CE administrator's site count; an "ethics" title alone is insufficient). Up to 6 excess hours may carry over to the next term (logged as "carry over," not counted toward general or ethics). Line-specific training: a one-time long-term care course of at least 8 hours before selling LTC plus 4 hours each subsequent biennium, and a one-time annuity suitability course of at least 4 hours before selling annuities. Producers selling solely via telemarketing/pre-need need only 6 hours (3 in ethics). Prometric administers the CE plan; approved courses are listed via Sircon. Confirm the current requirement with the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division).

Can I renew my West Virginia Insurance license online?

Yes — West Virginia offers online renewal through the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my West Virginia Insurance license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (Licensing & Education Division) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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