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Washington State Insurance License 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:
   
   

   Required hours of education:

   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 two years.
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.

Washington Insurance License Exam Information
Washington state insurance license applicants must pass a computerized license exam administered by Pearson Vue, a national testing firm. To schedule an exam date and time, you can call them toll-free at (800) 274-8949 or visit www.pearsonvue.com. You are encouraged to reserve your exam date at least three or four business days prior.

To schedule an exam, Pearson Vue will require the following:

1. Personal information – legal name, address, phone, SSN, date of birth
2. Exam specifics – exam type, preferred date and test center location
3. School and instructor codes – a school code on your certificate of completion
4. Failing score report (if retaking an exam)
5. Exam fees paid in full

For more information, read Pearson Vue ’s complete State of Washington Insurance Candidate Handbook, which includes details of all licensing requirements, exam reservation guidelines, and a list of all Pearson Vue test center locations and hours of operations. Test centers are located in Weathered, Lacey, Kennewick, Tukwila, Spokane, Vancouver, Yakima, and Everett. Scheduled test dates vary widely by location. 

Upon arriving at the test center, you’ll need to show two pieces of ID (one photo-bearing) and the course completion certificates to the test administrator. Then a brief online tutorial will familiarize you with the computerized testing system before you answer a series of multiple-choice questions. 

Be sure to attempt answering every question. A minimum score of 75% is required to pass. Your score will be available immediately. A passing score is valid for two years.

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.