Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are charged per application.
- The fee to reinstate a license is the same as the applicable license fee.
Business Entity
Fee:
$200
Travel Insurance Business Entity
Fee:
$200
Independent Adjuster
Fee:
$200
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$200
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Business Entity
DRLP Required
No LOA Required
Travel Insurance Business Entity
DRLP Required
Travel
Independent Adjuster
DRLP Required
No LOA Required
Public Adjuster
DRLP Required
No LOA Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial application for business entities electronically.
- Submit major lines of authority.
- Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Non-Resident License (NRL) Application.
- Print license electronically.
Business Rules
Applicant's license number, state of residence and Tax ID must match current Producer Database (PDB) record for resident state.
Applicant may not apply for a license in their own resident state.
Applicants can reapply for a license if license has been inactive more than one (1) year with status reason of renewal payment not received, or license is inactive for any length of time with any status reason other than renewal payment not received.
At least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must have an active resident or non-resident license in West Virginia.
Applicants applying for the Self Storage line of authority must submit a supervising entity (a supervising entity is business entity that is a licensed insurance producer (this is rare) or an insurer (common) to West Virginia. The required form is located at WV Self-Storage/Supervising Entity Form. Please email this form to oicagentlicensing@wv.gov . If further assistance is needed, please contact the WVOIC's Agent Licensing Division at (304) 558-0610.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
Agents Licensing & Education
P.O. Box 50540
Charleston, WV 25305-0540
United States
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.