How To Get Certified To Sell Life Insurance? 
As Ms. Harvelle put it , the requirements in terms of hours can vary state by state . Google it , be sure to include `` for X state '' in your query , then try and walk through what the website says . I put it this way because in many cases the department of licensing or labor websites for states can be pretty dry reading . So take a peek there , but just know that normally you have to hit a certain number of verifiable hours of study , then take and pass the test , then apply and pay for the license . Also , there are some states that will recognize the work you put into another state 's licensing program , and will offer to mirror your license in their own state , for a nominal fee . That way , you can be licensed to sell life insurance in more than one state but can potentially avoid having to go through the entire process more than once . 