How to get an insurance license in Washington
Every Washington producer and adjuster license in one place: hours, exams, fees and links, sourced from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).
Washington insurance license requirements
| Life | Accident & Health | Property & Casualty | Adjuster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing education | None required | None required | None required | None required |
| Exam vendor | PSI | PSI | PSI | PSI |
| Exam fee | $38 | $38 | $55 | $38 |
| Questions / time | 100 · 150 min | 100 · 150 min | 150 · 195 min | 100 · 135 min |
| License application fee | $55 | $55 | $55 | $50 |
| Fingerprints | Required for residents (IDEMIA/IdentoGO, after application submitted); $52 from Oct 1 2026 (was $49) | Required for residents (IDEMIA/IdentoGO, after application submitted); $52 from Oct 1 2026 (was $49) | Required for residents (IDEMIA/IdentoGO, after application submitted); $52 from Oct 1 2026 (was $49) | Required for residents (IDEMIA/IdentoGO, after application submitted); $52 from Oct 1 2026 (was $49) |
| Continuing education | 24 per 2 years incl. 3 ethics hours · 2 years | 24 per 2 years incl. 3 ethics hours · 2 years | 24 per 2 years incl. 3 ethics hours · 2 years | 24 per 2 years incl. 3 ethics hours · 2 years |
Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) · checked 2026-10
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Questions
How do I get an insurance license in Washington?
Pick the line (life & health, property & casualty or adjuster), complete any required pre-licensing course, pass the state exam with PSI, get fingerprinted if required and apply through NIPR or the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC).
Does Washington require a pre-licensing course?
Not for life & health (as of our last check). Many candidates still take an exam-prep course.