Washington
Non-Resident Licensing (NRL)
Last Updated: 09/10/2013
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Non-Resident Licensing
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Primary Rules
| Yes |
Accepts initial license applications for Individuals electronically |
| No |
Accepts initial license applications for Business Entities electronically |
| Yes |
Accepts Major lines of authority electronically |
| No |
Accepts Limited lines of authority electronically |
| No |
Applicants may add lines of authority to an existing active license. |
| No |
Applicants may reinstate license |
| Yes |
Accepts Surplus Lines Producer license for Individuals. |
| No |
Accepts Surplus Lines Producer license for Business Entities. |
| Yes |
License Printing Available Electronically |
Non-Resident license classes accepted for initial application
*Please note that license class names can vary by state.
State Offerings
| License Class |
Line of Authority |
Major / Limited / Other* Line |
Applicant type (individual, firm or both) |
| Producer |
Life |
Major |
Individual |
| Producer |
Disability |
Major |
Individual |
| Producer |
Property |
Major |
Individual |
| Producer |
Casualty |
Major |
Individual |
| Producer |
Personal Line |
Major |
Individual |
| Producer |
Variable Line |
Major |
Individual |
| Surplus Line Broker |
No authority required |
Other |
Individual |
*Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval
Fees
| License Class / LOA combination |
Fee Type |
Total Fee* |
| Producer |
Flat license class fee |
$60.00 |
| Surplus Line Broker** |
Flat license class fee |
$205.00** |
*Fees shown are only State Fees. These fees do not include Transaction Fees.
**Surplus Line Broker will be available starting December 13th, 2013.
License Printing
State Specific Requirements for Non-Resident Initial Licensing (All Applicants)
Every applicant applying for a Washington Non-Resident initial license must meet or be aware of the following requirements:
- Individuals who hold inactive WA licenses can:
- Reinstate their license 61 - 365 days after expiration date through WA OIC
- Reissue a license that was canceled prior to its expiration date which is still in the future through WA OIC
- Reapply for a license that expired more than 365 days after the expiration date through WA OIC at: https://fortress.wa.gov/oic/onlineservices/Login.aspx?module=LSE.
State Contact Information
Mailing address:
Licensing
Office of the Insurance Commissioner
PO Box 40257
Tumwater, WA 98504-0257
Phone Number: 800-562-6900
Direct Phone: 360-725-7144
Fax: 360-586-2019
Email: licinfo@oic.wa.gov
Website: http://www.insurance.wa.gov |