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Washington D.C. Insurance License

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Licensing requirements for Washington D.C. insurance professionals and companies.

This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in Washington D.C. for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

Companies that provide insurance producer services in Washington D.C. must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.

Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.

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Company Licenses

Washington D.C. Insurance Company Licenses

District of Columbia Insurance Agency License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in District of Columbia for the first time.

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Form:

http://disb.dc.gov/page/insurance-producer-licensing

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $100

Registration Renewal

This section applies to insurance firms that are already licensed in District of Columbia and need to renew their license.

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Form:

http://disb.dc.gov/page/insurance-producer-licensing

Agency Fee:

Varies by insurance type. Baseline of $100

Due:

Biennially

District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by May 31.

District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by May 31.

District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by May 31.

District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by May 31.

District of Columbia Third Party Administrator License

Not required



Third Party Administrator Business licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia does not currently issue licenses for third-party administrators.

District of Columbia Title License - Non-Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by May 31.

District of Columbia Title License - Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by May 31.

District of Columbia Utilization Review License

Not required



Utilization Review licensure is not required on the State level in District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia does not license utilization review agents.

Individual Licenses

Washington D.C. Individual Insurance Licenses

District of Columbia Insurance Agent License

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in District of Columbia for the first time.

Agency Fee:

From $0 to $300 depending on license type.

District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

District of Columbia Insurance Producer License - Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Non-Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

District of Columbia Public Adjuster License - Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

District of Columbia Title License - Non-Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

District of Columbia Title License - Resident

Agency:District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Exam Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

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