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Insurance licensing requirements
View the District of Columbia insurance licensing requirements and associated fees to ensure compliance.
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License management
Apply for a license
To apply for a license in District of Columbia, visit LicenseHub.
If you can’t apply for the lines for which you have qualified, contact the state to verify that they have received the exams and any necessary pre-licensing education completion information. Also ensure that they have reported this to NIPR with the correct last name, social security number and date of birth.
Renew a license
To renew a license in District of Columbia, visit LicenseHub.
If you can’t renew a particular line offered via NIPR, verify that the line is actively held in your resident state. If the line is not held, you cannot request that line via NIPR.
Print a license
To print your license, access your state’s license print tool and follow the instructions on the page.
Find current producer licensing information
Visit the Producer Licensing page on the District of Columbia Department of Insurance (DOI) website.
Cancel or surrender a line of authority
To cancel a license or surrender a line of authority, fax a written request to 202-354-1084. The request must include the DC license number and the producer’s signature.
Information updates
Report a legal name change – individual or entity
To report a legal name change for an individual or entity, visit LicenseHub.
Update contact information – individual or entity
To update contact information for an insurance professional, visit the LicenseHub. Find information on the contact update process on our Contact Change Request page.
Report changes to Affiliations or Designated Responsible Licensed Producers
For changes related to Designated Responsible Licensing Producers (DRLPs), submit a signed written request from an officer, director or licensing coordinator. The request should include the effective date of the change, along with the name and license details of the new DRLP and/or the DRLP being removed. Submit the request via fax to 202-354-1084.
Report changes to Owners, Officers, Partners or Directors
To update Owners, Officers, Partners or Directors, submit a signed written request from an officer, director or licensing coordinator. Include the licensee's name, DC license number, and old and new addresses. Fax your request to 202-354-1084.
Understand residency type changes
Most requests to change a residency type can be submitted via the LicenseHub. However, to become a DC resident, you must also schedule a fingerprint and background check appointment with FieldPrint. You can also send residency type changes by fax to 202-354-1084.
Exams and continuing education
Schedule an exam
To schedule a licensing exam, contact Pearson VUE at 800-274-0455 or visit the Pearson VUE website.
View continuing education requirements
Visit the Continuing Education page on the DC DOI website to learn more about CE requirements.
Find exam score validity period
Insurance exam scores in District of Columbia are valid for 12 Months.
State contact information
Mailing Address
District of Columbia Department of Insurance
Securities and Banking
1050 First Street, NE, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20002
United States