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State professional guide

# Life and Health agent in California

Requirements, application, and renewal guidance for Life and Health agent in California.

Course length

13 hours

Format

Online and self-paced

Approval

California Insurance Department

Provider

6016513

Approval ID

393820

Price

$24.99

Access

Lifetime

Reporting

Required

Language

en-US

[Explore programs](#available-programs) [See requirements](#requirements)

Your professional stage

[**Get licensed**Pre-licensing and preparation](/en/pre-licensing-for-insurance-in-california)[**Renew a license**Continuing education](/en/continuing-education-for-insurance-in-california)

Accredited programs

## What you need to know

Requirements, application, and renewal guidance for Life and Health agent in California.

Last reviewedJuly 30, 2026

### Overview

California treats Life and Accident and Health or Sickness as separate authorities that may be selected together on one initial application.

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0200-prod-licensing/0400-other-info/0800-questions-answers/lo-ahfaq.cfm "Life Agent and Accident and Health or Sickness Agent FAQ")

### Steps to obtain it

1.  01
    
    #### Complete applicable education
    
    Under the 2026 rules, the former product-specific 20-hour courses are repealed, but the approved 12-hour Ethics and California Insurance Code course remains required before issuance.
    
2.  02
    
    #### Pass the examination
    
    Pass the applicable licensing examination and submit fingerprints before filing the application.
    
3.  03
    
    #### Submit the application
    
    Select both Life and Accident and Health or Sickness on the initial application when both authorities are needed.
    

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/0400-prelicensing-faq/0100-12-hours-of-ethics-california-insurance-code-frequent-questions/index.cfm "12 Hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code FAQ")[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0200-prod-licensing/0400-other-info/0800-questions-answers/lo-ahfaq.cfm "Life Agent and Accident and Health or Sickness Agent FAQ")

### Key requirements

Education

**Under the 2026 rules, the former product-specific 20-hour courses are repealed, but the approved 12-hour Ethics and California Insurance Code course remains required before issuance.**

Examination

**Pass the applicable licensing examination and submit fingerprints before filing the application.**

Verified fees

**$188 combined filing fee and $55 qualifying-exam fee; fingerprint processing is separate.**

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/0400-prelicensing-faq/0100-12-hours-of-ethics-california-insurance-code-frequent-questions/index.cfm "12 Hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code FAQ")[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0200-prod-licensing/0400-other-info/0800-questions-answers/lo-ahfaq.cfm "Life Agent and Accident and Health or Sickness Agent FAQ")[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0045-lic-fees/ "Licensing Fees")

### Renewal and maintenance

Complete 24 approved CE hours, including 3 ethics hours, during each two-year license term before renewing. Product-specific training can add requirements.

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/446-9.cfm "Continuing Education Program Requirements")

### Verify before applying

Do not use pre-2026 product-course summaries as current law. The 12-hour Ethics and Code course still applies.

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/0400-prelicensing-faq/0100-12-hours-of-ethics-california-insurance-code-frequent-questions/index.cfm "12 Hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code FAQ")

### Planning tip

Select both authorities together on the first application; adding the second later can require another filing fee.

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0200-prod-licensing/0400-other-info/0800-questions-answers/lo-ahfaq.cfm "Life Agent and Accident and Health or Sickness Agent FAQ")

Available in California

## Courses and programs

6 options

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Package · Accredited programs

### CA Life & Health Insurance Basics

California Insurance Department

24 credit hours

From $49.99

View package](/en/courses/bundles/CA-Life--Health-Insurance-Basics?state=California)[

Course · Accredited programs

### Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Insurance · California Insurance Department

3 credit hours

From $14.99

View course](/en/courses/details/Health-Savings-Accounts-\(HSA\)?state=California)[

Course · Accredited programs

### Life Insurance Concepts

Insurance · California Insurance Department

6 credit hours

From $14.99

View course](/en/courses/details/Life-Insurance-Concepts?state=California)[

Course · Accredited programs

### Ethics and the Trust Factor - California

Insurance · California Insurance Department

4 credit hours

From $19.99

View course](/en/courses/details/Ethics-and-the-Trust-Factor---California?state=California)[

Course · Accredited programs

### Life Insurance Policies

Insurance · California Insurance Department

13 credit hours

From $24.99

View course](/en/courses/details/Life-Insurance-Policies?state=California)[

Course · Accredited programs

### Principles of Wealth Management - California

Insurance · California Insurance Department

11 credit hours

From $19.99

View course](/en/courses/details/Principles-of-Wealth-Management---California?state=California)

Explore your path

## Related guides

[Licenses in California](/en/licenses-in-california)[Insurance in California](/en/insurance-in-california)

Straight answers

## Frequently asked questions

Can I apply before completing education and examination?

Under the 2026 rules, the former product-specific 20-hour courses are repealed, but the approved 12-hour Ethics and California Insurance Code course remains required before issuance.

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/0400-prelicensing-faq/0100-12-hours-of-ethics-california-insurance-code-frequent-questions/index.cfm "12 Hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code FAQ")[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/446-9.cfm "Continuing Education Program Requirements")

Does the license renew automatically?

Complete 24 approved CE hours, including 3 ethics hours, during each two-year license term before renewing. Product-specific training can add requirements.

Evidence[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/0400-prelicensing-faq/0100-12-hours-of-ethics-california-insurance-code-frequent-questions/index.cfm "12 Hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code FAQ")[California Department of Insurance](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-lic/446-9.cfm "Continuing Education Program Requirements")