Updated March 1, 2024
WASHINGTON INSURANCE PRELICENSING INFORMATION
Washington does not require licensing candidates to complete prelicensing education; however, ExamFX highly recommends that you complete an educational course before attempting to take your state's licensing exam.
WHAT'S IN MY COURSE?
Navigate to ExamFX's home page and select the line of authority you're interested in to learn more about our comprehensive insurance training packages.
DON'T FORGET YOUR READINESS EXAM!
ExamFX is so confident in the quality of its material that we offer our customers a first-time pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the first time around, we will refund your money. To qualify for this offer, you must pass our Readiness Exam with a score of 80% to determine maximum exam readiness. While completing this portion of your online course is not required, we highly recommend taking this extra step.
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. You can also schedule your exam over the phone at (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.
- 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 contact 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.
- 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 offers continuing education courses that will help you comply with your state’s requirements. Click here to view your state’s education rules and stay on top of your license.
WHAT WILL MY EXAM BE LIKE?
Your exam experience is dependent on the line of authority you are testing for but all licensing exams will be multiple-choice and take place on a computer. Review the exam summaries below. The exam content outlines can be found on the testing provider's website.
The breakdown of testing topics can be found here.
- The number of questions on your exam
- The time limit
- The score that you must achieve to pass the exam
Washington Life Insurance Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2.5 Hours
Passing score: 70%
Train for your test with our Washington Life exam prep course.
Washington Disability Insurance Examination
100 Total QuestionsTime Limit: 2.5 Hours
Passing score: 70%
Train for your test with our Washington Health exam prep course.
Washington Life and Disability Insurance Examination
150 Total Questions
Time Limit: 3 Hours and 15 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our Washington Life and Health exam prep course.
Washington Property Insurance Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2.5 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Washington Casualty Insurance Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2.5 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Washington Property and Casualty Insurance Examination
150 Total Questions
Time Limit: 3 Hours and 15 minutes
Passing score: 70%
Train for your test with our Washington Property and Casualty exam prep course.
Washington Personal Lines Insurance Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2 Hours and 15 minutes
Passing score: 70%
Train for your test with our Washington Personal Lines exam prep course.
For licensing questions:
WA Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Tel. (360) 725-7144
For Questions Online:
Website: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/
For questions about the examination:
PSI Services LLC (PSI)
PSI
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (855) 205-5825
The information displayed above is for informational purposes only. ExamFX is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this page. All steps have been taken to make sure that the information relayed on this page is accurate; however, information is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the producer to be compliant per their states requirements.
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