Virginia

State Contact Information & FAQ

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Virginia Bureau of Insurance
P.O. Box 1157
Richmond, VA 23218
United States

Special Instructions

Special Instructions/Links

License Number Search

Frequently Asked Questions

Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state.

  • 183 calendar days

  • Not required to be reported to Virginia

  • Moving from another state to Virginia 
    • Your resident license in your previous home state must be inactivated to obtain a Virginia resident license.
    • If you apply within 90 days of inactivating your previous resident license, you will not be required to take the exam or get a Criminal History Record Report (CHRR) for licenses held in your previous home state.
    • Your Virginia nonresident license will remain active during the 90- day period.
    • Your appointments will remain active unless terminated for other reasons.
  • Moving from Virginia to another state:
    • Clearance letter, which when processed terminates all active licenses and appointments in Virginia, is required when moving to another state.
    • Visit Downloadable Forms to download the Service Request Form.
    • After obtaining a license in your new home state, visit Online Services & Information to apply for your Virginia nonresident license.