Licensing Requirements

To obtain an insurance license in Washington, you must satisfy these requirements:

1. Complete the education requirements. You must complete your education at a state-approved school, like ProSchools. Each line of authority will require the following minimum hours of study:
   
   • 20 hours Washington Life insurance
   • 20 hours Washington Disability (Health) insurance
   • 20 hours Washington Property insurance
   • 20 hours Washington Casualty insurance
   Most commonly, students enroll in 40 course hours for a Life & Disability (L&D) license or 40 hours for a Property & Casualty (P&C) license.
2. Pass the Washington insurance license exam with a score of 75% or better. Your passing score report is valid for 180 days.
3. Submit insurance license application to the Washington state insurance commissioner. Include a completed fingerprint card, at least one Appointment/Affiliation Notice, fingerprint processing fee payable to the Washington State Patrol, original exam score reports, signed education certificates of completion, and appropriate filing and license fees.
4. Reside in the state of Washington.
5. Be at least 18 years of age.

Already licensed in another state?
If you are relocating to Washington and are currently licensed in another state for the same lines of authority you are not required to complete any prelicensing education or take the state examination. This exemption is only available if you are currently licensed or if your application to Washington is received within 90 days of the cancellation of the previous license.