You can apply for your license online. There are different requirements based on your license type and lines of authority.

Review the fees for your license category.

Full lines: life, disability (health), property, casualty or personal lines

In Washington state, the health line of authority is referred to as "disability." The following terms all mean the same thing:

  • Health
  • Disability
  • Accident/sickness

Steps for an individual resident license

  1. Schedule and pass your exam.
  2. Apply for your license online.
  3. Have your fingerprints taken.

Individual, non-resident and all business-entity licenses

Apply for your license using the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).

Limited lines: surety, credit

Steps for an individual resident license.

  1. Schedule and pass your exam (surety or credit only).
  2. Apply for your license online.
  3. Have your fingerprints taken.

Individual, non-resident and all business-entity licenses

Apply for your license using the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).

Limited lines: travel

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. Travel is not covered by holding life, disability (health), property or casualty lines of authority on your license.

There may be special requirements to follow in order to obtain a travel line of authority. Review our travel license requirements carefully to make sure you're prepared.