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[Explore programs](#available-programs) [See requirements](#requirements) Your professional stage [**Get licensed**Pre-licensing and preparation](/en/pre-licensing-for-insurance-in-florida)[**Renew a license**Continuing education](/en/continuing-education-for-insurance-in-florida) Accredited programs ## What you need to know Official Florida requirements for the 2-20 Resident General Lines Agent license, including qualification, examination, fingerprints, appointment, and continuing education. Last reviewed July 30, 2026 ### Overview The 2-20 general-lines license covers broad property and casualty business, including personal and commercial risks such as vehicles, homes, workers’ compensation, errors and omissions, and bonds. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet") ### Steps to obtain it 1. 01 #### Confirm personal eligibility Be at least 18, be a Florida resident, be a U.S. citizen or legal alien with work authorization, and not hold a resident license in another state. 2. 02 #### Complete a qualifying route The standard route is a DFS-approved 200-hour property-and-casualty course completed within four years. DFS also lists experience-plus-course, insurance-degree, CPCU, and qualifying transfer routes; whether the exam is waived depends on the route. 3. 03 #### Apply and submit fingerprints Complete the online application and fees, provide proof of the qualifying prerequisite, and submit fingerprints through the DFS-approved vendor. DFS does not accept fingerprint results from other vendors or states. 4. 04 #### Complete testing and monitor MyProfile Take the state exam after receiving authorization in MyProfile unless your qualification route is expressly exempt. DFS must receive a passing result before issuing the license. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fingerprinting-information "Fingerprinting information")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fees "Fees and payment methods") ### Key requirements Standard qualifying route **200-hour approved course within 4 years** State examination **Required for the standard course and experience routes; specified exemptions apply** Current published government fees **$50 application + $5 license ID; $44 exam when required; $49.50 fingerprints plus applicable county tax; $60 resident appointment where applicable**Fees are nonrefundable and can change. Confirm the amount displayed by DFS and its vendors before paying. Appointment and authority **An appointment is required for validity; the license expires after 48 months without an appointment.** Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fees "Fees and payment methods")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fingerprinting-information "Fingerprinting information") ### Renewal and maintenance Complete 24 CE hours biennially by the end of the birth month. DFS currently assigns the 4-hour 5-220 Law and Ethics update plus 20 elective hours. A 4-40 holder upgrading to 2-20 receives the higher CE requirement immediately. The license must remain appointed and expires after 48 unappointed months. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") ### Before you apply The 2-20 license cannot be held with several listed limited or service-representative licenses, including 4-40. Check the incompatibility list and any immediate CE change before upgrading, and verify current fees. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/fees "Fees and payment methods") Available in Florida ## Courses and programs 13 options [ Package · Accredited programs ### Florida 220 Property & Casualty CE 24 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/Florida-220-Property--Casualty-CE?state=Florida)[ Package · Accredited programs ### FL 220 P&C Pre-License 200 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/FL-220-PC-Pre-License?state=Florida)[ Package · Accredited programs ### Florida 220 Property & Casualty (20 hrs) CE 20 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/Florida-220-Property--Casualty-\(20-hrs\)-CE?state=Florida)[ Package · Accredited programs ### FL 2-20 License Conversion Pre-License Bundle 40 credit hours View package](/en/courses/bundles/FL-2-20-License-Conversion-Pre-License-Bundle?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Flood Insurance Fundamentals: NFIP Training 4 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Flood-Insurance-Fundamentals:-NFIP-Training?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Homeowners Insurance Fundamentals 4 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Homeowners-Insurance-Fundamentals?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Essential Law for the Claims Professional 6 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Essential-Law-for-the-Claims-Professional?state=Florida)[ Course · Accredited programs ### Critical Illness Insurance 2 credit hours View course](/en/courses/details/Critical-Illness-Insurance?state=Florida) Show more (5 remaining) Explore your path ## Related guides [Licenses in Florida](/en/licenses-in-florida)[Insurance in Florida](/en/insurance-in-florida) Straight answers ## Frequently asked questions Is the Florida state examination required? Required for the standard course and experience routes; specified exemptions apply Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") What continuing education applies? 24 hours biennially: 4-hour 5-220 update + 20 electives Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") Does issuance alone authorize me to transact insurance? An appointment is required for validity; the license expires after 48 months without an appointment. Evidence[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/insurance-agents-and-agency-services-libraries/agents-docs/licensure/agents-adjusters/2-20-resident-general-lines.pdf?sfvrsn=a4426e2d_14 "2-20 Resident General Lines qualification sheet")[Florida Department of Financial Services](https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/agents/licensing/agents-and-adjusters/continuing-education "Continuing education requirements") [![EducUp](/_amplify/image?url=%2Fimg%2Flogo-white-tm.svg&w=640&h=60&q=100 "EducUp")](/) EducUp is an edtech startup on a mission to make learning easy and fun. 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