How do I verify a life insurance agent's license?
Answered by 4 licensed agents
Answered by Jack Mayer on August 20, 2026
Broker Licensed in CA
Answered by Jim Mentink on August 20, 2026
Agent Licensed in ME, FL, IL & 8 other states
Answered by Mark Maliwauki on August 20, 2026
Agent Licensed in ID
If you’re in Virginia, check the agent through the Virginia SCC Bureau of Insurance license lookup. You can search by the agent’s name or license information and confirm that the license is active and that they’re authorized to sell life insurance.
You can also ask the agent for their license number. A legitimate agent should have no problem giving it to you.
I’d also go one step further and make sure the person you’re dealing with is actually appointed/authorized to sell the type of insurance they’re offering.
It only takes a few minutes to verify, and it’s worth doing when you’re trusting someone with an important financial decision.
Bottom line: Verify the license, ask questions, and don't feel pressured to buy just because someone is sitting in front of you.
Answered by David Lewis on August 21, 2026
Agent Licensed in VA
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