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Vermont Life Insurance — License Examination Requirements

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Licenses, application pathways and examination requirements

Each license and applicant pathway has its own requirements and exemptions. Choosing practice questions does not determine your eligibility.

Business Entity Producer

Business entity producer licence relevant to life-insurance agencies. The entity licence has no lines of authority and does not replace the individual producer licence.

Licensing authority: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation · Application information

Nonresident business entity initial licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the Uniform Business Entity Application and required fees.
Home license
Qualify under § 4813h with the corresponding resident entity licence and reciprocity.
Individual licensing
Every natural person selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance still requires the individual licence.
Lines of authority
DFR states that no lines of authority or insurer appointments attach to the Business Entity Producer licence.
Lower ranked application statement
The DFR business entity page states: "Residents must wait 48 hours after passing their producer examination before submitting an electronic application." § 4813f(b) defines the entity requirements as fees and a designated licensed natural-person producer; the examination statement is retained here as DFR application guidance.
Responsible producer
Designate a licensed natural-person producer responsible for compliance; the entity licence terminates if that designation terminates.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Business entity reapplication following loss of the responsible producer
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the business entity application and fees; the responsible producer’s licence is a condition, not an examination leaf.
Responsible producer
Designate an active natural-person producer; DFR advises replacing the designee before termination to avoid licence termination and reapplication.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Business entity new application after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
After expiration, use the initial business entity licence application and fees.
Responsible producer
Designate a currently licensed natural-person producer responsible for compliance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Business entity biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Renew with required fees by March 31 of the odd renewal year, using NIPR or an authorized paper hardship exception.
Responsible producer
Maintain an active designated responsible licensed producer.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident business entity initial licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Use the Uniform Business Entity Application and required fees.
Individual licensing
Every natural person selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance still requires the individual licence.
Lines of authority
DFR states that no lines of authority or insurer appointments attach to the Business Entity Producer licence.
Lower ranked application statement
The DFR business entity page states: "Residents must wait 48 hours after passing their producer examination before submitting an electronic application." § 4813f(b) defines the entity requirements as fees and a designated licensed natural-person producer; the examination statement is retained here as DFR application guidance.
Responsible producer
Designate a licensed natural-person producer responsible for compliance; the entity licence terminates if that designation terminates.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Business Entity Limited Lines Producer License for Credit Insurance

Business entity limited credit-insurance authority includes credit life and mortgage life and permits trained employees to operate under the entity licence.

Licensing authority: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation · Application information

Nonresident limited credit insurance initial licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required Uniform Application and fees.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Employee training
Unlicensed employees or representatives must be at least 18, competent and trustworthy, and complete the insurer’s required training before selling.
Home license
Hold corresponding home-jurisdiction authority; § 4813h(d) permits the same restricted limited-line authority under reciprocal nonresident licensing.
Insurer certificate
Each insurer certifies competence, trustworthiness, required training and intent to appoint.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-01.
Responsible producer
Designate a licensed full-time supervisor or owner, appointed with each insurer, responsible for compliance.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New limited credit insurance application following expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
After expiration apply again using the initial limited-credit licence application and fees; the applicable limited-credit qualification requirements continue to apply.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Employee training
Unlicensed employees or representatives must be at least 18, competent and trustworthy, and complete the insurer’s required training before selling.
Insurer certificate
Each insurer certifies competence, trustworthiness, required training and intent to appoint.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-01.
Responsible producer
Designate a licensed full-time supervisor or owner, appointed with each insurer, responsible for compliance.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Limited credit insurance biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Renew the licence with required fees by March 31 of odd years.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Continuing education
Limited-line producers are outside the full producer continuing-education requirement; comply with any credit-insurance training required by the applicable regulation.
Employee training
Unlicensed employees or representatives must be at least 18, competent and trustworthy, and complete the insurer’s required training before selling.
Insurer certificate
Each insurer certifies competence, trustworthiness, required training and intent to appoint.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-01.
Responsible producer
Designate a licensed full-time supervisor or owner, appointed with each insurer, responsible for compliance.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident limited credit insurance initial licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required Uniform Application and fees.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Employee training
Unlicensed employees or representatives must be at least 18, competent and trustworthy, and complete the insurer’s required training before selling.
Insurer certificate
Each insurer certifies competence, trustworthiness, required training and intent to appoint.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-01.
Responsible producer
Designate a licensed full-time supervisor or owner, appointed with each insurer, responsible for compliance.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Limited Lines Producer License for Credit Insurance

Limited credit-insurance authority includes credit life and mortgage life; the licence is not full Life authority.

Licensing authority: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation · Application information

Nonresident limited credit insurance initial licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required Uniform Application and fees.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Home license
Hold corresponding home-jurisdiction authority; § 4813h(d) permits the same restricted limited-line authority under reciprocal nonresident licensing.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-02.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New limited credit insurance application following expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
After expiration apply again using the initial limited-credit licence application and fees; the applicable limited-credit qualification requirements continue to apply.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-02.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Limited credit insurance biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Renew the licence with required fees by March 31 of odd years.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Continuing education
Limited-line producers are outside the full producer continuing-education requirement; comply with any credit-insurance training required by the applicable regulation.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-02.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Resident limited credit insurance initial licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the required Uniform Application and fees.
Appointment
Maintain required insurer appointments to conduct business; the DFR application page permits issuance before the appointment is active.
Regulation
Read and comply with Regulation I-2007-02.
Restricted authority
Credit insurance only, including credit life and mortgage life; not full Life authority.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Insurance Producer License — Life

Temporary producer licence, where the Commissioner authorizes servicing of the life-insurance business, for no more than 180 days.

Licensing authority: Vermont Department of Financial Regulation · Application information

Surviving spouse or court appointed personal representative
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Business disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Discretion
The Commissioner must deem the temporary licence necessary for servicing the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
The licensed producer died or became mentally or physically disabled; temporary authority permits sale of the business, recovery or replacement-personnel licensing.
Limits and sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, and revoke the temporary licence if insureds or the public are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Member or employee of a licensed producer business entity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Business disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Discretion
The Commissioner must deem the temporary licence necessary for servicing the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
The designated individual died or became disabled.
Limits and sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, and revoke the temporary licence if insureds or the public are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Designee of a producer entering active military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Business disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Discretion
The Commissioner must deem the temporary licence necessary for servicing the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
The licensed producer enters active service in the United States Armed Forces.
Limits and sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, and revoke the temporary licence if insureds or the public are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Other public interest temporary issuance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Business disposition
Temporary authority cannot continue after the owner or personal representative disposes of the business.
Discretion
The Commissioner must deem the temporary licence necessary for servicing the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days.
Eligibility
The Commissioner determines that the public interest is best served by temporary issuance.
Limits and sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed-producer or insurer sponsor, and revoke the temporary licence if insureds or the public are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.