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    West Virginia Insurance

    Please Note:

    There will be a temporary exam pause on all insurance exam types September 19- 23, 2022, for updates and maintenance on the exam delivery system. Candidates will be able to schedule exams before and during that time, however, they will not be able to find exam appointments for those specific dates.

    Register for your next exam, find test information, or download handbooks/applications/forms from this page.

    Due to the Covid-19 emergency all pre-licensing certificates have been extended from the standard four months to six months until further notice. Pre-licensing will be valid from six months from the date of completion on the certificate. Please contact oicagentlicensing@wv.gov for further questions.

    Testing Locations

    Insurance Testing is available throughout West Virginia, in surrounding states, and across the country. Click “Find a test center” on this page to locate a test center convenient to your location.

    In West Virginia:

    • Charleston (2)
    • Wheeling
    • Morgantown (2)
    • Huntington (2)
    • Hurricane
    • Princeton
    • Moundsville
    • Bridgeport
    • Martinsburg
    • Beckley
    • Parkersburg
    • Beaver

    Examination scheduling information

    Please VERIFY that you have created your web account with your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact Pearson VUE immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors. It is very important that this information is correct, as it will appear as it was entered on the documentation provided to you after you have completed the exam, as well as on any reports to your licensing agency.

    Appointments may be made up to one calendar day prior to the day you wish to test, subject to availability. You may schedule your exam online or over the phone by contacting customer service.

    Available downloads

    Downloads Stock number Format Size
    Candidate Handbook 124900 PDF 703 KB
    Content Outlines 124901 PDF 942 KB
    English as a Second Language (ESL) Request Form 999930 PDF 159 KB

    Insurance Practice Tests

    Insurance Practice Tests

    Pearson VUE offers online life, health, property, and casualty insurance practice tests for $19.95.

    Last updated 2022-06-01