Florida Life Insurance Licensing Guide
Everything you need to understand the Florida 2-14 Resident Life Insurance licensing process - from eligibility and required pre-licensing education to fingerprinting, examination, application, and licensing.
Florida Life Insurance Licensing Guide
1. Overview
What is a Florida Life Insurance Agent?
A Florida 2-14 Resident Life Agent is licensed to transact life insurance and annuity contracts, including fixed and variable annuities and other authorized life insurance products. This guide explains the licensing process and provides official Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) resources. Florida Department of Financial Services
2. Eligibility Requirements
To apply for a Florida 2-14 Resident Life Agent License, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a bona fide Florida resident
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal alien authorized to work in the United States
- Not hold a resident insurance license in another state Florida Department of Financial Services
3. Complete the Required Education
Complete a DFS-approved 30-Hour Life Pre-Licensing Course within four years before applying for the license.
Florida also recognizes certain education, designation, and reciprocity pathways that may waive some licensing requirements. Florida Department of Financial Services
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4. Submit Your License Application
Submit your Florida 2-14 Resident Life Agent License Application through the Florida Department of Financial Services.
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5. Complete Fingerprinting
Complete the required fingerprinting and background check as part of the licensing process. Fingerprinting fees are paid directly to the approved vendor. Florida Department of Financial Services
Florida DFS Fingerprinting Information
6. Schedule and Pass the State Examination
After completing the required pre-licensing education, schedule and pass the appropriate Florida insurance licensing examination through Pearson VUE. Florida Department of Financial Services
7. Complete Your Licensing Requirements
After satisfying the education, application, fingerprinting, and examination requirements, monitor your DFS MyProfile account for updates and licensing status.
Once approved, you can access your licensing information through MyProfile.
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