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How to Renew Your License

1. Check your requirements: be sure to know your renewal deadline, the total numbers of hours to complete and any specialty required courses.
2. Order and complete courses: choose topics you are familiar with and take your courses on your schedule.
3. Pass your exam: once you feel prepared, schedule your licensing exam through the appropriate licensing authority.
4. Pay fees and submit associated paperwork: submit payment of fees and any other paperwork necessary such as certifications of completion, fingerprints, and background checks.

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Washington Insurance Continuing Education Requirements

Insurance Continuing Education Provider Number: 29777


What are the Insurance Continuing Education requirements for Washington?

Producers

24 CE hours total, including:
  • Ethics: 3 CE hours

Independent, Public, and Crop Adjusters

24 CE hours total, including:
  • Ethics: 3 CE hours

Are there any course approval restrictions for Washington Insurance CE?

Licensees may take courses in any line of authority.

When does Washington Insurance CE have to be completed?

The last day of the producer’s birth month, every 2 years

Can Insurance CE courses be repeated?

Courses cannot be repeated more than once in a 2 year license term.

What are the Annuity Training requirements for Washington?

Annuity Best Interest Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: One-time training of a 4-Hour Annuity Suitability and Best Interest Standards course must be complete prior to selling annuity products.

Residents and non-residents who have completed training including the NAIC Best Interest Standards in another state with laws similar to Washington law will be deemed compliant with this requirement.

Annuity Training Information

What are the Long-Term Care Training requirements for Washington?

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

Ongoing Training
Hours: 4
Frequency: Ongoing training must be completed every 24-months, following the initial training requirement.

Residents and non-residents who satisfy the training requirements of another state with laws similar to Washington's law will be compliant with the requirement.

NEW: "Effective 5/1/26 producers must complete a 1-hour course on long-term care supplemental policies before submitting new business"

LTC Training Information

What are the Flood Training requirements for Washington?

NFIP Flood Training
Hours: 3
Frequency: One-time training must be complete prior to selling flood insurance products.

Flood Training Information

Can Insurance CE course hours carry over to the next renewal cycle?

Excess CE credit hours may not be carried over to the next 2-year license term.

What is the Washington Insurance license renewal process?

  1. Electronic renewals will be available 90 days prior to the expiration date.
  2. Continuing Education requirements must be met prior to submission of a renewal application.
  3. Complete renewal application and submit fees.
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What are the WebCE Washington Insurance CE course requirements?

  • WebCE courses are classified as online self-study courses.
  • Students must read the course material before attempting a final exam.
  • Self-study exams are open-book and do not require a monitor.
  • Final exam passing score: 70%
  • If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.

What is the access period for WebCE Washington Insurance CE courses?

12 months from the original date of purchase, unless otherwise posted on the course description page and student dashboard.

How often does WebCE report Washington Insurance CE course completions?

Twice every business day to the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for Washington Insurance CE courses?

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the course is completed. Licensees must keep a copy of each certificate of completion in their files for 3 years.

What are the Washington Insurance CE requirements for non-residents?

Non-resident licensees who meet CE requirements in their home state are not required to meet Washington CE requirements.Those licensees transacting long-term care, annuities, or flood may be required to complete specific courses.

Are there any CE exemptions?

The following are exempt from Washington CE requirements:
  • Resident adjusters and producers holding only limited credit insurance, travel insurance, or surety licenses are exempt from CE requirements.

Does Washington require any workplace compliance training?

Who to contact for additional questions

Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with your state's licensing department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.
Last updated on 3/23/2026