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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Getting a license

• Getting a license - main page
• Can I get a license if I have a misdemeanor, felony or criminal offense?
• How long does it take for my fingerprint card to be reviewed?
• Managing General Agents (MGAs)
• Third Party Administrators (TPAs)
• What does it mean to, "act in an agent or broker capacity"?
• What types of insurance licenses does Washington issue?
• Why do I have to send in a new fingerprint card if I've been licensed in Washington before?
• Why does it show as Producer now when I used to have an Agent and/or Broker license?

Maintaining a license

• Maintaining a license - main page
• How do I add full lines (life, disability, property, casualty or personal lines) to my license?
• How do I add variable/CRD number to my license?
• How do I downgrade my producer license?
• How do I upgrade my producer license?
• How do I change my name on my individual license?
• How do I change the name on my business entity license?
• How do I add a DBA to my individual license?
• How do I add a DBA to my business entity license?
• How do I correct my name, date of birth or SSN in your records?
• How do I update my e-mail and/or physical address?
• What is the difference between a renewal and a reinstatement?
• What is the earliest I can renew my license?
• What is the latest I can renew my license?
• What is the latest I can reinstate my license?
• Why isn't my license information displayed on NIPR?

 

Bonds

• Bonds - main page
• As a licensed producer, if I place business with an insurer I do not have an appointment with, do I need to do anything other than have an active license?
• Do I have to buy an individual bond?
• Do I have to file my bond with your office?
• Is a bond required before OIC will issue a producer license?
• Must each producer buy an individual bond?
• What criteria must an association satisfy to offer a bond?
• When is a bond required and what is the required amount?

Compliance

• Compliance - main page
• How long should I retain my records?
• I need more information about compensation and disclosure rules
• I need more information about financial exams

Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP)

• Designated Responsible Licensed Person (DRLP) - main page
• What is a DRLP?
• What happens if the existing business entity does not name a DRLP?
• What if the DRLP does not have an active license?

Lines of authority

• Lines of authority - main page
• Can I add lines of authority to my license online?
• Does Washington have a long term care line of authority?
• How can I be licensed for Health in Washington?
• How do I add variable to my license?
• What is a CRD number?  How can I find mine?

Online services

• Online services - main page
• How do I know if I'm registered for online services?
• How do I register for your online services?
• What if I add my CRD number and your online services tell me the CRD number is already in use?
• Why does your online renewal service give me an error message regarding my continuing education (CE) when the credits listed on my renewal application total 24 hours?
• Why isn't my license information available when I try to renew using NIPR or Sircon?
• Why won't your online renewal accept a continuing education (CE) course I took during my prior renewal period when I haven't used it yet?
• Your online system tells me there is not license to renew but I received a renewal notice from you.

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Updated 04/25/2012