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Adjuster - crop, independent or public

Here’s what you need to do and submit to apply for one of the three types of adjuster licenses we issue: crop, independent and public.

Fingerprint requirements

Resident applicants have to submit their fingerprints electronically for a background check. Non-resident applicants do not have any fingerprint requirements.

If you have a criminal offense

Qualifying for a license with a misdemeanor, felony or other criminal offense on your record will be determined case-by-case.

Life settlement broker

A life settlement broker negotiates life settlement contracts between an owner and providers. Find out how to get licensed as an individual or business entity.

Producer and adjuster licensing fees

Find out what fees apply to new individual and business-entity licenses, renewals, reinstatements and license changes.

Producer license (full and limited lines)

A producer is a person who is licensed to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance. Here's what's required and what you'll need to do to apply for your producer license.

Surplus line broker

Learn how to apply for a surplus line broker license and what you'll need to do to maintain it.

Travel insurance license requirements

Any individual or business entity that will sell, solicit or negotiate travel insurance must have the travel line of authority specifically listed on their Washington state insurance producer license.

Managing general agents (MGA) and third-party administrators (TPA)

MGA's and TPA's are not license types, but you can be designated as an MGA.

Designated responsible licensed person (DRLP)

Learn what's required of a business entity's designated responsible licensed person and how to affiliate one to a business-entity license.

Premium finance companies

Premium finance companies, both resident and non-resident, must have a business entity license before entering into insurance premium finance agreements.

Rental car agent

Rental car agents are licensed to offer, sell or solicit rental car insurance.

Self-service storage

Here's what you need to do to apply for your business-entity resident or non-resident self-service storage license.

Specialty producer - portable electronics

Licensed specialty producer agents can sell insurance for communications equipment. Learn how to get a resident or non-resident license.

Title agent

A title agent license is required for any business entity that sells, solicits or negotiates insurance on behalf of a title insurance company.

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Education

Learn how to get your licensing education and how to get approved to provide education.

Licensing compliance & financial examinations

It is important to understand the laws, rules and filing requirements to stay in compliance.