District of Columbia PreLicensing Requirements

Individual Resident Producer Requirements

To qualify for a resident District of Columbia insurance producer license, the applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Maintain principal place of residency or business in District of Columbia
• Pass the license examination
• Complete a criminal background check
• File a license application and remit filing fees

PLE Requirements

State Candidate Handbook

Before making an exam reservation Candidates should thoroughly review the District of Columbia Insurance Candidate Handbook, which contains the exam content outlines and important information regarding eligibility and the examination and licensing application process.

Course Delivery

Applicants must read each lesson before they can proceed to the next lesson.

Exam Requirements

• Passing Score:  PreLicense.com suggests students pass PreLicense.com's mastery exam with a score of 75% or higher.
• Exam Proctor Requirements: The mastery exam does not require a proctor.

Certificate of Completion

The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking does not require a PLE certificate of completion.

State Reporting Requirements

The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking does not require PLE course completions to be reported.

State Licensing Exam

Methods of Registration

• Register Online:  To register online for an insurance license exam click here. (must register 24 hours in advance)
• Register by Phone:  To register for an insurance license exam by phone, call (800) 274-0610 (must register 24 hours in advance)
• Register by Fax:  Fax exam reservation form to (888) 204-6291.
• On-site registration is not allowed.

Materials Needed to Register at Exam Site

• Candidates must present two (2) forms of current signature identification. The primary identification must be government-issued and photo-bearing with a signature and the secondary identification must contain a valid signature. Identification must be in English.
• Candidates must also bring a copy of a marriage certificate or divorce decree if name has legally changed from what is shown on identification.

Test Centers and Exam Fees

• Testing Sites: Click here to find testing site locations
• Exam fees:  A list of exams and fees is located on the back cover of the District of Columbia Insurance Candidate Handbook  Currently, the examination fee is $75.00.

State Exam Passing Score

Candidates must pass the state licensing exam with a 70% or higher to file a license application.

License Application Process

Candidates who receive a passing score on the state exam must apply for their license online by following the instructions below.

Apply Online: Click here to apply for a resident insurance license online

Fingerprint Requirements

District of Columbia requires that candidates submit to fingerprinting and a background check through the DC Metropolitan Police Department.  Click here for more instructions.

New Resident Producer Requirements

Candidates moving to District of Columbia wishing to qualify for a District of Columbia license without taking an examination must meet the following requirements:

• Currently licensed for same line of authority in another state or
• License application is received within 90 days of cancellation of former home state license and licensee was in good standing in that state at time of cancellation.

Application Process

Apply Online: Click here to apply for a resident insurance license online

Fingerprint Requirements

District of Columbia requires that candidates submit to fingerprinting and a background check through the DC Metropolitan Police Department.  Click here for more instructions.

Nonresident Producer Requirements

Non-residents may apply by reciprocity and are exempt from the examination requirement, as long as they are currently licensed as a resident and in good standing in their home state.

Application Process

Apply Online:  The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking will only accept electronic license applications.  Click here to apply online.

Fingerprint Requirements

Fingerprints are not required for non-resident applicants in District of Columbia.

State-Required Product Training

Your state has special training requirements in order for licensed agents to sell the following products:

Annuity Training: All producers  currently licensed to sell, solicit, and negotiate annuity products must complete a one-time annuity training course approved for at least 4 hours prior to selling, soliciting, or negotiating such products.

Purchasing State-required Product Training with your exam prep course from the PreLicense.com catalog will allow you to take one of the special training requirement courses from WebCE. Additional fees for state filing, books or shipping may apply at the time you register to begin taking the product training course.

Click here for more information regarding state-specific product training.

Contact Information

District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
810 First Street, NE, Suite 701
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-8000
Fax: (202) 535-1196
Email: disb@dc.gov
Web site:  http://disb.dc.gov/page/insurance

Pearson VUE
Phone: (800) 274-0610
Web site: http://www.pearsonvue.com/dc/insurance/

The licensing information presented here is a brief summary only and is not intended to be comprehensive or complete. We urge you to check with your state's insurance department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.