How To Become A Life Insurance Agent? 
To become a licensed life insurance agent in your state first go to your state 's website and search for the Department of Insurance or DOI . There you will find your state 's requirements for becoming licensed . There are several variations for meeting your state 's requirements . Usually it will include 30-40 hours of either live classroom training or online training . They include study work to earn a certificate to take your exam usually at a live monitored location in your state . Most states also require a background investigation and or finger prints . All of these fees are usually at your expense . However there are companies that will pay your fees if you look for them . Some states also require you be appointed to an insurance company before your license is issued and others will just issue the license . I recommend shopping companies and agencies while in the process to see who may have the best training program in place to get you started . 