Washington D.C. Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Washington D.C. insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Washington D.C. for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Companies that provide insurance producer services in Washington D.C. must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.
Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.
Company Licenses
Washington D.C. Insurance Company Licenses
District of Columbia Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in District of Columbia for the first time.
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $100 |
District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by May 31. |
District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by May 31. |
District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by May 31. |
District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by May 31. |
District of Columbia Third Party Administrator License
Not required
Third Party Administrator Business licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.
The District of Columbia does not currently issue licenses for third-party administrators.
District of Columbia Title License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by May 31. |
District of Columbia Title License - Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by May 31. |
District of Columbia Utilization Review License
Not required
Utilization Review licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.
The District of Columbia does not license utilization review agents.
Individual Licenses
Washington D.C. Individual Insurance Licenses
District of Columbia Individual Insurance Producer License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by line of authority: $0 for bail bond; $100 for life, property and casualty, and limited lines; $200 for surplus lines; and $300 for managing general agent and reinsurance intermediary. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by line of authority: $0 for bail bond; $100 for life, property and casualty, and limited lines; $200 for surplus lines; and $300 for managing general agent and reinsurance intermediary. |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
District of Columbia Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in District of Columbia for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $0 to $300 depending on license type. |
District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
District of Columbia Title License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
District of Columbia Title License - Resident
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
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