Washington Insurance License
Licensing requirements for Washington insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Washington 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 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 Insurance Company Licenses
Washington Independent Review Organization Certification
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by March 31. |
Washington Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| 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 Washington for the first time.
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
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| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. $60 for most + $20 for each affiliation. |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in Washington and need to renew their license.
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | Varies by insurance type. $60 for most + $20 for each affiliation. |
| Due: | Annually or Biennially based on license type |
Washington Insurance Producer License
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Producer Licensing and Oversight |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $55 base fee + $5 filing fee + $55 for each additional location |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $55 per location + $20 for each affiliation |
| Due: | Biennially by the registration anniversary date. |
Washington Third Party Administrator License
| Agency: | Washington State DEpartment of Labor and Industries |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Instructions: | Completed L&I application. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Law: |
Registration Renewal
| Instructions: | To apply for license renewal, the TPA must submit to L&I a: Completed L&I application. |
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Individual Licenses
Washington Individual Insurance Licenses
Washington Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| 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 Washington for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $25 to $205 depending on license type |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | From $55 to $200 depending on license type |
| Due: | Biennially on the last day of initial registration month |
Washington Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Washington Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Washington Surplus Line Broker License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $205 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
Washington Surplus Line Broker License - Resident
| Agency: | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $205 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
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