Last verified: October 25, 2026, against the Pearson VUE Georgia candidate handbook (rev. 10/2026). The Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is the final authority.
The short answer
To get a resident life insurance license in Georgia you must be at least 18, complete pre-licensing education, pass the Pearson VUE Life Agent exam (2 hours, $67, 70% to pass), apply online through Sircon, and complete electronic fingerprints through IdentoGO (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook). For the national overview, see our guide to becoming an insurance agent.
Georgia at a glance
| Item | Georgia detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 | Georgia handbook |
| Pre-licensing | Required: an 8-hour Life pre-licensing course taken within the last 12 months (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook, October 2026). | Georgia handbook |
| Exam | Life Agent (12-GA-01), Pearson VUE, 2 hours | Georgia handbook |
| Exam fee | $67 | Georgia handbook |
| Passing score | 70% | Georgia handbook |
| License fee | $100 license + $20 processing | Georgia handbook |
| NIPR fee (if applying through NIPR) | $5.60 | NIPR |
| License term | 2 years, expiring in your birth month (first term 18-29 months) | Georgia handbook |
Step 1: Complete pre-licensing education
Georgia requires appropriate pre-license education before you test. Courses are valid for one year: if you haven't passed the exam within a year of finishing, you'll have to retrain (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook). Certain designations (such as CLU or FLMI) can exempt you; see the handbook. One option is the $39 JustInsurance course. Make sure any course you choose is approved in Georgia.
Step 2: Reserve and pay for the exam
Book the Life Agent exam at Pearson VUE Georgia at least 24 hours before your desired date. Walk-ins aren't available (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook). Georgia isn't on Pearson VUE's current list of insurance programs offering OnVUE online proctoring (Pearson VUE), so plan on a test center; confirm current options with Pearson VUE.
Step 3: Take the exam
You'll get a pass/fail score report at the end. You need 70% correct to pass (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook). The number of questions isn't listed in the handbook; check the Life Agent content outline at Pearson VUE. Study tips: what's on the life insurance exam.
If you don't pass: you can rebook within one day, then wait 14 days to retest after your first and second attempts, and 60 days after your third or later attempts. There's no limit on attempts (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook). More in failed the life insurance exam?
Step 4: Apply online through Sircon
After passing, apply at sircon.com/georgia. New applicants also submit a notarized Citizenship Affidavit (GID-276-EN). If your application is incomplete you'll get one deficiency notice and 60 days to fix it, or you forfeit the application fee (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook).
Step 5: Complete fingerprints
Submit your license application first, then register with IdentoGO and take your approval email to a fingerprint site (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook; Georgia fingerprint procedure). You pay the fingerprinting cost; the fee is set by the vendor; check with IdentoGO or the Department.
Step 6: Get E&O and carrier appointments
After licensure, each insurer you represent must issue a certificate of authority (appointment) (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook). Carriers also require E&O insurance. See how to get appointed.
What TPG reimburses
Joining TPG is free, and agents are independent 1099 contractors. After your first three sales, TPG reimburses the $39 JustInsurance course, your $67 Georgia exam fee and your Georgia license fee. Fingerprinting, NIPR and appointment fees aren't reimbursed, and sales aren't guaranteed.
FAQ
How much does a Georgia life insurance license cost?
The exam is $67 and the license is $100 plus a $20 processing fee, plus your course and fingerprinting costs (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook).
Can I take the Georgia life insurance exam online?
Georgia isn't currently listed among Pearson VUE's OnVUE insurance programs, so plan to test at a center and confirm with Pearson VUE.
How long is the Georgia life insurance exam?
Two hours (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook).
What score do I need to pass in Georgia?
70% of questions correct (Pearson VUE Georgia handbook).
Next step
- Get free licensing resources
- Join TPG free. A license doesn't guarantee acceptance, carrier appointment or sales.
