Virginia Insurance License Fingerprinting: How Fieldprint Works and What to Expect

Every Virginia resident insurance license applicant must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history background check before the Bureau of Insurance will approve their license. Virginia uses Fieldprint Virginia — not IdentoGO, which most other states use — and the Fieldprint process is specific enough that applicants who assume it works the same as other states' fingerprinting systems make easily avoidable mistakes. This post covers exactly how Fieldprint works, what the Fieldprint Code means, what happens after your prints are submitted, and how to avoid the most common timing errors.

Why Virginia Requires Fingerprinting

Under Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia, the Bureau of Insurance conducts a criminal history background check on every new resident license applicant. The check runs through two channels: the Virginia State Police (for Virginia criminal history) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (for national criminal history). Fieldprint collects your digital prints and transmits them electronically to both agencies. The results go directly to the Bureau of Insurance for review as part of your license application.

This is a one-time requirement per application type — with a specific exception: you do not need new fingerprints if you have submitted fingerprints in the last 12 months, are currently licensed, and are applying for the same license type. If you are applying for a different license type (for example, you hold a Life & Annuities license and are adding Property & Casualty), you are required to submit new fingerprints. No exceptions apply.

Fieldprint Code: FPVABOIProducer

When you create your Fieldprint account and schedule your appointment, you will be asked for a Fieldprint Code. The correct code for Virginia insurance producer license applicants is:

FPVABOIProducer

This code is critical. It routes your fingerprint results to the Virginia Bureau of Insurance rather than to any other agency or purpose. Using the wrong Fieldprint code means your results go to the wrong recipient, the Bureau cannot access them, and your application will not be processed. If you have already completed fingerprinting with the wrong code, contact the Bureau of Insurance at AgentLicensing@scc.virginia.gov immediately.

Some sources reference the code FPVABOICHRR — this is an alternative code that may appear in certain contexts. The Bureau's official guidance consistently directs applicants to FPVABOIProducer. Confirm the correct code on the official SCC website (scc.virginia.gov) before scheduling.

How to Schedule a Fieldprint Appointment

Step 1: Go to fieldprintvirginia.com

Step 2: Create a Fieldprint account using your legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID — this name must match the name you used to register for the Prometric exam and that will appear on your license application.

Step 3: Enter Fieldprint Code FPVABOIProducer to pull up the correct service.

Step 4: Select a date, time, and location from Fieldprint's network of approximately 46 locations across Virginia. Fieldprint also has locations elsewhere in the United States if you are currently residing outside Virginia.

Step 5: Pay the $34.95 fee at the time of scheduling. This fee covers both the Virginia State Police and FBI background check processing.

Step 6: Bring your appointment confirmation number and two valid forms of identification to your appointment. Your primary ID must be government-issued with a photo and signature. Your secondary ID must contain a signature.

The appointment itself takes approximately 10 minutes. A trained Fieldprint technician captures your prints digitally using live-scan technology — no ink is involved.

What Happens After Your Appointment

Once your digital prints are submitted, Fieldprint transmits them electronically to the Virginia State Police and FBI. The agencies process the prints and transmit results directly to the Bureau of Insurance. You do not receive a copy of the results — the Bureau accesses them as part of your application review.

You do not need to upload or attach fingerprint results to your NIPR or Sircon application. The results are transmitted directly from the background check system to the Bureau. Your application simply needs to be submitted while your fingerprint results are accessible — within the 90-day window.

The 90-Day Window: The Most Important Timing Rule

Virginia imposes a strict timing requirement: your fingerprints must be no older than 90 days when you submit your license application. You must also submit your application within 90 days of completing your Fieldprint appointment.

This creates a dual constraint: fingerprints that are submitted too early (before you are ready to apply) expire. Fingerprints submitted too late (after the application window has passed) cannot be used.

The practical strategy is to schedule your Fieldprint appointment close to your Prometric exam date — within the same week or the week after. This way:

Your fingerprints are fresh when you submit your application

You are not waiting weeks for fingerprint results before you can apply

Both the fingerprint window and the 183-day exam score validity window remain open simultaneously

What If Your Background Check Returns a Conviction?

If the Virginia State Police or FBI check returns a criminal history record, the Bureau of Insurance reviews it as part of your application. You are separately required to submit a Criminal History Record Report (CHRR) from the Virginia State Police — the Fieldprint check does not substitute for this requirement. The CHRR is attached to your NIPR or Sircon application electronically.

If your record shows any conviction, you must also provide a detailed written explanation and relevant court documentation. The Bureau reviews each case individually. The most important rule: disclose everything. Failure to disclose a conviction is treated as misrepresentation and is independent grounds for license denial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fieldprint and why does Virginia use it instead of IdentoGO?

Fieldprint is a background check services company that provides live-scan digital fingerprinting to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and professional licensing authorities. Virginia's Bureau of Insurance contracted with Fieldprint (specifically through Fieldprint Virginia, fieldprintvirginia.com) to provide fingerprinting services for insurance license applicants. IdentoGO is a separate company contracted by other states — including New Jersey (for insurance licensing) and many other states for various purposes. The two companies are not interchangeable for Virginia insurance licensing. Using an IdentoGO location in Virginia will not satisfy the Virginia Bureau of Insurance fingerprinting requirement. You must use a Fieldprint location with the FPVABOIProducer code.

Can I complete my Fieldprint appointment in a state other than Virginia?

Yes. Fieldprint has locations across the United States, not just in Virginia. If you are in the process of relocating to Virginia or are temporarily out of state, you can schedule a Fieldprint appointment at any Fieldprint location nationwide, using the same FPVABOIProducer code, and the results will still be transmitted to the Virginia Bureau of Insurance. This is particularly relevant for military personnel, recent graduates, or career changers who begin the Virginia licensing process from out of state. Confirm the location is a Fieldprint location (not an IdentoGO or other fingerprinting service) and that you use the correct Virginia BOI code.

What does the $34.95 Fieldprint fee cover?

The $34.95 fee paid at your Fieldprint appointment covers the cost of the electronic fingerprinting service and includes the processing fees for both the Virginia State Police criminal history check and the FBI national criminal history check. These are not separate charges — the $34.95 is a single bundled fee. You pay it at the time you schedule your appointment online at fieldprintvirginia.com. The Fieldprint fee is separate from the $15 Bureau of Insurance application fee and the $5.60 NIPR or Sircon processing fee — your total licensing cost includes all three charges.

How long does the Fieldprint background check take to process?

The Virginia State Police and FBI processing times vary. The digital transmission from Fieldprint is immediate, but state police and FBI processing can take from a few days to two weeks depending on agency workloads. The Bureau of Insurance typically receives results before your application is fully reviewed. To avoid any processing bottleneck, complete your Fieldprint appointment at the same time you take your Prometric exam — before or within the same week — so that results are likely already in the Bureau's system by the time you submit your application. Do not wait until after you pass to schedule Fieldprint.

What happens if I accidentally use the wrong Fieldprint code?

If you complete your Fieldprint appointment using the wrong code, your fingerprint results are routed to the wrong agency or program and the Bureau of Insurance cannot access them. You will need to contact Fieldprint and the Bureau of Insurance to determine whether the results can be redirected or whether a new appointment is required. In most cases, a new fingerprint appointment with the correct code is necessary — meaning you pay another $34.95 and the 90-day window resets. The cost and delay are entirely avoidable by confirming the correct code before scheduling. Use FPVABOIProducer. Confirm on the SCC's official website at scc.virginia.gov before scheduling if you have any doubt.

Fieldprint is a short appointment, a specific code, and a 90-day window. Get all three right and this step takes 10 minutes. Get any of them wrong and it becomes a delay that costs money and time you did not plan for.

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