# Washington Insurance License Requirements

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How to get a life insurance producer license in Washington.

## Requirements at a glance

- **Regulator:** Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (https://www.insurance.wa.gov/)
- **License:** Insurance Producer License (Life line of authority)
- **Pre-licensing education:** not required
- **Exam provider:** PSI
- **Fingerprints / background check:** required
- **Renewal:** every 2 year(s)
- **Continuing education:** 24 hours per renewal period

## How to apply

Online via the OIC's online services or NIPR; resident applicants submit electronic fingerprints through IdentoGO

## Notes

Washington eliminated its pre-licensing education requirement effective July 23, 2023; CE includes 3 hours of ethics.

_Reviewed: 2026-08-02_

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