State Insurance Prelicensing
Requirements

How do I get my license?

Step 1 (optional): Complete an optional prelicensing course that helps prepare you to take and pass your licensing exam.

Step 2: Schedule your exam with your state’s testing provider, PSI Exams. The fastest way to schedule your exam is to do so online at PSI Exams or call (855) 205-5825. Your exam may be taken at a physical PSI examination center or via a remote online proctored exam. Exam fees must be paid at the time of reservation.

Be aware that the state of Washington requires fingerprinting and background checks with your insurance agent licensing application. Fingerprinting requirements may be met at the exam site at the time of your appointment or after.

1. ExamFX strongly recommends that you make your fingerprinting appointment at least 48 hours in advance of your licensing exam date to ensure successful scheduling. You must either visit www.Identogo.com or call them at (888) 771-5097 to schedule your fingerprinting session. A fee will be charged during the scheduling process and covers the Washington State Patrol processing fee and the PSI fingerprint processing fee.
2. Fingerprinting is an important part of the licensing process. ExamFX highly recommends completing your fingerprinting requirement at the time of your exam as it will help ensure efficient processing of your licensing application.
   
   

Step 3: Take and pass your state licensing exam. On the day of your appointment, you must bring with you two valid forms of government issued identification (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc.), one of which must contain your name and photograph. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.

Security measures are taken for all testing methods. Restrictions on what you may bring with you to the testing center, into the testing room, and what you may wear will be enforced. For more detailed information about the security measures that will be taken during your testing appointment, please read and review the candidate bulletin offered at PSI Exams.

You must get 70% correct to pass the examination. Your score will be displayed on screen at the end of the examination and a score report will be emailed to you.

Step 4: Apply for your license. Washington resident applicants must use the online application service at NIPR. A copy of your passing score report must be submitted with the application by fax or as an attachment in your online application. Fingerprinting records are required for processing of your license application. Fingerprints will be sent electronically from the PSI exam center or IdentoGo center to the Washington State Patrol who will forward the results of your background check to the insurance commissioner’s licensing unit.

Step 5: Maintain your license by being aware of your continuing education requirements. Most insurance licenses must be maintained by completing a certain number of credit hours of continuing education each licensing period. ExamFX currently does NOT offer any CE courses in Washington. Click here to view your state’s education rules and stay on top of your license.