How do I add variable contract authority to my life-only agent license?

•  You must submit acceptable proof of registration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Acceptable proof must show that you have completed Series 6 and Series 63 per Section 260.217 of the California Code of Regulations. If you are an active Life-Only agent and wish to add Variable Contract Authority to your existing license, you may email your Central Registration Depository number (CRD) or other approved registration information to Producer Licensing Bureau. Or you may fax this information to (916) 327-6907.
• Note: Your registration with FINRA must be approved before variable contract authority can be granted. 
• After passing the Life-Only Agent examination, you may receive a Life-Only agent license with variable contract authority, however, you may not transact, solicit or negotiate the sale of any insurance under your variable contract authority until after one of the following documents is completed and submitted to the California Department of Insurance (CDI).
• Action Notice of Appointment, with $22 (effective 6/15/2013 this fee will be $24) completed by the sponsoring insurance company admitted to California authorizes the person to act as an insurance agent. Pursuant to Section 2190.22 of Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations, the Action Notice of Appointment must be submitted electronically. To submit appointments electronically contact the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) and its authorized business partners for a list of approved partners.
• Pursuant to Section 1656 of the California Insurance Code, Business Entity Endorsement, completed by the sponsoring business entity licensed in California. The endorsement can be filed online using our Business Entity Endorsement and Termination Online Service.

General Licensing Information

• Annuity Training
• Certificate of License Status
• Continuing Education
• Duplicate License
• License Changes
• Licensing Fees
• Long-Term Care
• Nonresident
• Prelicensing Education Certificate of Completion
• Renewal
• Variable Contract Authority

Education Providers

• Instructors
• Course Application
• Class Schedule
• Fees

If you need further assistance, please call the California Department of Insurance's (CDI) Producer Licensing Bureau at (800) 967-9331 or send an e-mail to Producer Licensing Bureau.