Can I take the Life Insurance License Exam from Overseas?

[DHK]

But if you want to sell in the states that do require fingerprints, you should get it one at least once for a state that has reciprocity for those identification standards. It can make things far easier over time.

 

[David Moshe]

Good point. You mean I should be able to use that license to get additional licenses in other states?

 

[Tahoe Ray]

Thanks DHK

My California Driver's license expired in March 2022 and I am registered to vote in California. But, it would be expensive and perhaps complicated to get the fingerprints (required for California) done overseas. There are other states that don't require fingerprints. So, doesn't it make sense I get a residence in one of those states and take the exam remotely for that state?
And, for whatever state I want to sell insurance in I can get the extension license for
Does that sound feasable?
Thanks
David

If you want to sell remotely, I don't know how you could exclude CA. It's literally 15% of our population, and most leads have money.

As DHK said, once you get your CA license, other states like FL will accept reciprocity. The biggest states normally require fingerprints which is a pain but it is a huge percentage of our population and they're often the states with the ability to pay and need bigger policies.

 

[DHK]

Good point. You mean I should be able to use that license to get additional licenses in other states?

I've had ZERO issues getting any other non-resident licenses because my resident state and license is California and all my stuff is on file.

 

[Tahoe Ray]

One more thing. Your resident license will often dictate where you pay state taxes. Get a Nevada, FL or TX resident license, then get your CA non-res. Just make sure to have your license number bolded in 20-point font in your emails lol.

 

[Tahoe Ray]

I've had ZERO issues getting any other non-resident licenses because my resident state and license is California and all my stuff is on file.

NY is the same way. Once you get licensed in the hardest states, all of the others are super easy.

 

[Cornelius]

Would a Embassy offer finger prints?

 

[DHK]

Unlike FINRA fingerprints (which has been a long time for me), they required a police department to process their fingerprints manually. Plenty of ink on your hands afterwards.

But for the CA DOI, you simply need to access an approved vendor.

[EXTERNAL LINK] - California Resident Licensing Fingerprint Requirements

[EXTERNAL LINK] - Non-Resident Applicants to File Fingerprint Impressions

 

[scagnt83]

Unlike FINRA fingerprints (which has been a long time for me), they required a police department to process their fingerprints manually. Plenty of ink on your hands afterwards.

FINRA now accepts electronic fingerprints through approved vendors. Just did mine last week.

 

[scagnt83]

Would a Embassy offer finger prints?

Possibly, certainly worth asking.

They likely have a 3rd party vendor somewhere overseas that could assist.