The District of Columbia does not require licensing candidates to complete prelicensing education; however, it is recommended to complete an exam prep course before attempting to take your state’s licensing exam.

1. Meet the general eligibility criteria
   • Be at least 18 years of age.
   • Must be a US citizen or have a current work authorization.
   • Reside or maintain a principal place of residence in District of Columbia.


2. Prepare for state licensing exam
   • Use the WebCE Exam Prep courses to better prepare you to pass the state licensing exam.


3. Register and pass state licensing exam
   • Make an exam reservation at www.pearsonvue.com/dc/insurance or by calling (800) 274-0610.
     Before making an exam reservation applicants should thoroughly review the District of Columbia Licensing Candidate Handbook by clicking on the Student Handbook button above.


4. Submit fingerprints
   • DC requires all resident insurance licensing candidates be fingerprinted prior to submitting a license application.
   • Submit to fingerprinting and a background check through Fieldprint prior to being granted a license. Please contact Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking at (202) 727-8000.


5. Apply for a License
   • After passing your licensing exam, complete the insurance license application online at www.nipr.com

• WebCE insurance exam prep courses follow the state exam content outlines. Students should read each lesson before proceeding to the next lesson.
• WebCE suggests students pass the closed-book non-monitored Exam Prep Practice exam with a score of 70% or higher and then utilize Exam Tutor and Flash Tutor for further practice before your exam day.

90 days from the date of purchase. One additional extension for an additional 90 days can be purchased for $50.

WebCE does not report exam prep course completions as the District of Columbia Department of Insurance does not require course completions to be reported.

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after passing the WebCE course exam. Certificates are for personal records and is not required for the state exam.

Candidates moving to the District of Columbia wishing to qualify for a District of Columbia license without taking an examination must meet the following requirements:
Currently licensed for the same line of authority in another state or the license application is received within 90 days of the cancellation of former home state license and license was in good standing in that state at the time of cancellation.

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Fingerprint Requirements: Every non-resident producer who wishes to become a resident producer must submit fingerprints and a background check. Please contact Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking at (202) 727-8000.

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.

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