What Licenses Are Needed To Sell A Variable Annuity? 
You must have a Series 6 license , which is administered by FINRA and is also known as a limited-investment securities license . A Series 6 allows you to sell packaged investment products such as mutual funds and variable annuities . Additionally , the Series 63 , overseen by North American Securities Administrators Association , is a required license in most states . You should also be licensed as an insurance producer with a life qualification . A Series 7 license , administered by FINRA can also work for variable annuities . Always check with FINRA and your state insurance commissioner 's office to confirm requirements . 