Washington License Renewal Requirements

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In Washington State, resident insurance producers must complete continuing education (CE) requirements every two years to maintain an active license. You’ll further find a comprehensive overview of the key CE and renewal requirements. 

Credit Hours

To begin, producers must complete 24 CE credit hours every two years, including at least 3 credit hours in ethics. These courses can also be in any line of authority and do not have to match the producer’s specific license type.

License Term

In detail, the license term concludes on the last day of the producer’s birth month every two years. Importantly, all CE credits must be completed before submitting a license renewal application.

Course Repetition

Additionally, a course cannot be taken more than once within a two-year license term. However, the initial 8-hour Long-Term Care (LTC) course and the 4-hour Annuity Suitability course are exempt from this repetition rule.

Carryover Credits

Excess CE credit hours may not be carried over to the next two-year license term.

Special Training Requirements:

Annuity Training

Producers must complete a one-time, state-approved 4-hour Annuity Suitability and Best Interest Standards course before selling or soliciting any annuity products. This requirement became effective January 1, 2024.

Long-Term Care (LTC) Training

Before selling or soliciting long-term care insurance, producers must complete an 8-hour initial LTC training course. Additionally, a 4-hour ongoing training course is required every 24 months following the initial training.

Flood Insurance Training

All in all, producers who sell National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies must complete a one-time 3-hour course on flood insurance.

Non-Resident Producers

Non-resident producers who have fulfilled CE requirements in their home state are generally considered compliant with Washington’s CE requirements. That said, there are specific education requirements for transacting long-term care insurance, annuities, or flood insurance business.

License Renewal Eligibility

Licenses are eligible for renewal subject to:

  • The renewal fee of $55.
  • Licenses can be renewed within 90 days prior to the expiration date.
  • All CE requirements must be completed before submitting a renewal application.

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Last updated on 07/25/2025. 

Pre Final Exam Affidavit

Before attempting the final exam for any course, students are required to thoroughly review the course material. As per your State requirements, the self-study exam is closed-book and must be monitored. To pass the self-study final exam, students must achieve a minimum score of 70%.

The monitor must be a disinterested third party, at least 18 years old, with no family or financial connection to the student. A disinterested third party is someone who has no financial stake in the outcome of the exam and is not related to the student.

Please provide the first and last name of the disinterested third party.

Please provide the first and last name of the disinterested third party(Required)
Please type your first and last name to verify that you have met the above requirements(Required)

Pre Final Exam Affidavit

Before attempting the final exam for any course, students are required to thoroughly review the course material. As per your State requirements, the self-study exam is open-book and does not require a monitor. To pass the self-study final exam, students must achieve a minimum score of 70%.

Please type your first and last name to verify that you have met the above requirements.

Please type your first and last name to verify that you have met the above requirements(Required)