Individual Tax Identification Numbers: The California Department of Insurance (CA DOI) has announced that applicants can complete their prelicensing education and register to take their licensing examinations using the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) given to them by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The ITIN may be used in place of a social security number.
The CA DOI has also stated that ITIN license applications can be accepted prior to July 1, but the CA DOI will not be able to approve ITIN license applications until on or after July 1st.
For questions or concerns, including any questions or concerns regarding the Social Security Number portion of the notice, please contact the CA DOI's Producer Licensing Bureau or call the CA DOI licensing hotline at (800) 967-9331.

1. Complete required prelicensing education: Applicants must complete 20 hours of PLE for each major line of authority (LOA) being sought, plus 12 hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code education.
   
   
2. Register for Exam: The California Department of Insurance (CDI) requires that candidates must first pass the licensing exam before submitting their license application. When applying through CDI's online license application service, individuals will be required to enter an identification number that will be provided upon passing the examination.
   
   Check test center availability by visiting psiexams.com
   
   
3. Apply for your License: Submit your individual license applications electronically through Sircon Online Services or through the National Insurance Producer Registry. Specifically, California Insurance Code Section 1655, states, in part, that no application for a license shall be deemed filed unless the document has been submitted by a means of electronic service approved by the commissioner.
   However, for good cause shown, an individual may request an exemption to the electronic filing requirements. Requests may be made by email to the Producer Licensing Processing Section at [email protected] These requests must be made prior to the filing of an individual license application.
   
   New licenses numbering: Licenses issued through Sircon’s online enhanced services will issue an eight-digit numeric license starting with the number 4 for individuals (example, 40000001). License numbers for existing California licensees will remain unchanged (example, 0A12345) and additional licenses added to an existing license will retain the same number.
   
   Paper Individual License Application: At this time, you may submit a paper individual license application using the following Individual Application for Insurance License, Form 441-9.
   Additional information in regards to the License application process can be viewed by visiting CA Producer Online Services.
   
   
4. Fingerprinting Process: PSI’s test centers are not currently providing fingerprinting services. For examinees who need to schedule fingerprinting appointments, the California Department of Justice Live Scan Vendor list provides information on available fingerprint vendors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: On June 15, 2021, 19 of the 20 PSI’s test centers will be fingerprinting CDI’s license examinees. The Fresno test center will be providing fingerprint services in the near future. This bulletin will be updated to reflect hat change.
   
   The CDI Los Angles location is providing fingerprinting services for examinees who have submitted their license application or who plan to submit their license application on the day they take their insurance license examination.
   
   Live Scan Service Request Form – License examinees are required to read CDI’s fingerprint impressions instructions, LIC 442-39A, and take CDI’s Request for Live Scan Service, BCIA 8016,form with them to their fingerprinting appointment. They must complete the applicant information on the BCIA 8016, form for the DOJ authorized fingerprint technician to submit their fingerprints to both the DOJ and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Students must read the course material and answer each set of end-of-chapter quizzes with a score of at least 70 percent prior to taking an open-book final exam.

Please Note: Prelicense education providers are required to record the actual time the applicant spends in the course and not allow access to the certificate of completion until the applicant's time equals the number of required hours for the LOA.

The final exam is open-book. Students may refer to the course material as often as needed.

Exam Requirements: Self-study exams are open-book and do not require a monitor.

Passing Score: WebCE, INC. (PRE) recommends that the applicant pass the PLE Practice exam with a 70% or higher for practice purposes.

WebCE, INC. (PRE) provides online, printable certificates of completion in California. An applicant must meet the course delivery requirements before a certificate of completion is issued. Certificates of completion are valid for 3 years from the date of completion.

Next-Day Reporting: WebCE reports course completions to the Sircon every business day. Filling fee's of $6 will be charged per course completion.

Licensed agents who move to California, and are in good standing with their former home state, are exempt from the license examination requirement when applying for a new resident agent or broker license. To qualify for the waiver, the agent or broker must currently hold an active non-resident license in California. However, agents and brokers currently licensed as non-residents who move to California must still complete the 12-hour Ethics and California Insurance Code PreLicense education course before the license can be issued. The agent must apply for the resident license within 90 days of canceling the license in their previous home state.

Non-resident license candidates may obtain a California agent license, without having to complete the Prelicense education requirement or take a license examination, as long as they currently hold an active resident license of a similar type and are in good standing in their home state.

Apply for an Insurance License Online - Go to the Sircon.com - Individual Insurance Application for both resident and nonresident applicants to apply for an insurance license online. This link takes the viewer to the procedures of how to file an application online. If you already know how to use the online application service, you may select the following link to go directly to the Sircon.com - Individual Insurance Application.
Fingerprinting Process: California Department of Insurance no longer requires fingerprints from applicants who were previously fingerprinted as a condition of obtaining an insurance producer license in their resident state. This exemption applies to individuals who currently hold a resident license in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, District of Columbia (effective August 9, 2010), Florida, Georgia, Hawaii (effective November 1, 2010), Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota (effective July 1, 2010), Montana, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina (effective October 1, 2010), Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin (effective July 6, 2010). Click here for complete instructions, including fees, on how to obtain fingerprints

State required training for insurance producers that sell annuity products.

Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling Annuity products.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every 2-year license term following the initial 8-hour training completion.

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State required training for insurance producers that sell long-term care products.

Initial Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling LTC products.

Ongoing Training
Hours: 8
Frequency: After completing the initial 8-hour training requirement, producers licensed 4 years or less must complete 8 hours of state-approved LTC training annually for the first 4 years of licensure. Producers licensed more than 4 years must complete 8 hours of state-approved LTC training in every 2-year license term.

Important Notice: In order to solicit/sell long-term care insurance in California, agents need to hold a current license as: Life Accident and Health Insurance Agent, and you must comply with the LTC 8-hour training requirements. If holding a Life-Only Agent license, agents may sell LTC only as an LTC rider on a full life policy, and must also complete the 8-hour training requirements.

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