Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
Business Entity
Fee:
$200
Late renewal fee:
$25
Viatical Settlement Broker
Fee:
$200
Late renewal fee:
$200
Travel Insurance Business Entity
Fee:
$200
Late renewal fee:
$50
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Business Entity
DRLP Required
No LOA Required
Viatical Settlement Broker
DRLP Required
No LOA Required
Travel Insurance Business Entity
DRLP Required
Travel
Company Adjuster
DRLP Required
Property and Casualty, Crop, Workers’ Compensation
Public Adjuster
DRLP Required
Property and Casualty
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for business entities electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for business entities.
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal Application.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit partial renewals.
Business Rules
If applicant's license has lapsed, the license may be late renewed through the Resident License Renewal (RLR) Application up to one (1) year after license expiration date. After one (1) year, or if license is inactive with any other status reason for any length of time, applicants must apply as a new applicant through the Resident License (RL) Application.
Applicant must not have an inactive West Virginia license with status reason of suspended.
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.
Renewal Periods
All License Classes
Renewal Period Starts: March 1st.
Renewal Period Ends: June 30th annually.
Late Renewal Period: Up to one year after license expiration date.
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.