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Licenses, application pathways and examination requirements

Each license and applicant pathway has its own requirements and exemptions. Choosing practice questions does not determine your eligibility.

Nonresident Insurance Producer License

Nonresident business entity holding equivalent home-jurisdiction Property authority and appropriately licensed affiliated producers.

Licensing authority: District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) · Application information

Reinstatement of an expired license within one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require educational or training requirements, in addition to applicable CE, before or after reinstatement under § 103.5.
Fitness
Provide satisfactory evidence of competence, knowledge of District law, character and fitness to resume insurance business without detriment to the public or profession.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Time Limit
Apply for reinstatement within one year after expiration; after one year meet the initial licensing requirements under 26-A DCMR § 103.6.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Initial license reapplication after more than one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Expired License
The prior District license has been expired for more than one year; meet the current initial requirements under § 103.6.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.
Responsible Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Late renewal within 30 days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Late Window
Renew within 30 days after expiration and pay the required late fee; on renewal the license is deemed valid during the intervening period.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Nonresident business entity initial licensing by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.
Responsible Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Renewal procedure waiver for military service or extenuating circumstances
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Request Commissioner waiver of renewal procedures; the producer may also request waiver of an examination requirement or penalty/sanction for noncompliance. This is not an automatic waiver.
Eligibility
Military service or another extenuating circumstance prevents compliance with renewal procedures.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.
Waiting Period
Ineligible to apply for three years from revocation or denial of reinstatement unless the Commissioner’s order provides otherwise under § 104.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Order
Comply with the suspension order and demonstrate fitness for reinstatement; § 104.1 states its three-year bar for revocation or denial, not merely suspension.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

nonresident insurance producer license

Individual nonresident insurance producer holding equivalent Property authority in the home jurisdiction.

Licensing authority: District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) · Application information

Reinstatement of an expired license within one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require educational or training requirements, in addition to applicable CE, before or after reinstatement under § 103.5.
Fitness
Provide satisfactory evidence of competence, knowledge of District law, character and fitness to resume insurance business without detriment to the public or profession.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Individual Examination Exemption
D.C. Code § 31-1131.07a(f) permits reinstatement within one year without a written examination, subject to a penalty twice the unpaid renewal fee.
Time Limit
Apply for reinstatement within one year after expiration; after one year meet the initial licensing requirements under 26-A DCMR § 103.6.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Initial license reapplication after more than one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Expired License
The prior District license has been expired for more than one year; meet the current initial requirements under § 103.6.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Late renewal within 30 days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Late Window
Renew within 30 days after expiration and pay the required late fee; on renewal the license is deemed valid during the intervening period.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Nonresident individual initial licensing by reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Renewal procedure waiver for military service or extenuating circumstances
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Request Commissioner waiver of renewal procedures; the producer may also request waiver of an examination requirement or penalty/sanction for noncompliance. This is not an automatic waiver.
Eligibility
Military service or another extenuating circumstance prevents compliance with renewal procedures.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.
Waiting Period
Ineligible to apply for three years from revocation or denial of reinstatement unless the Commissioner’s order provides otherwise under § 104.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Order
Comply with the suspension order and demonstrate fitness for reinstatement; § 104.1 states its three-year bar for revocation or denial, not merely suspension.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Nonresident Limited Lines Insurance Producer License

A nonresident limited lines insurance producer license grants the same scope of authority as the producer’s home-state license; a business entity must have at least one affiliated individual with the requested lines of authority.

Licensing authority: Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking · Application information

Reinstatement of an expired license within one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require educational or training requirements, in addition to applicable CE, before or after reinstatement under § 103.5.
Fitness
Provide satisfactory evidence of competence, knowledge of District law, character and fitness to resume insurance business without detriment to the public or profession.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Time Limit
Apply for reinstatement within one year after expiration; after one year meet the initial licensing requirements under 26-A DCMR § 103.6.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Nonresident restricted Property limited lines licensing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Affiliate at least one individual with the same limited-line authority under 26-A DCMR § 100.6.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold the home-jurisdiction limited-line authority restricting the associated major Property line; the District grants the same scope under § 31-1131.08(e).
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Initial license reapplication after more than one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Expired License
The prior District license has been expired for more than one year; meet the current initial requirements under § 103.6.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold the same recognized restricted Property authority in the home jurisdiction under § 31-1131.08(e).
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.
Responsible Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Late renewal within 30 days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Late Window
Renew within 30 days after expiration and pay the required late fee; on renewal the license is deemed valid during the intervening period.
Limited Lines Education
A producer licensed only for limited lines need not complete continuing education under 26-A DCMR § 106.4.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Limited Lines Education
A producer licensed only for limited lines need not complete continuing education under 26-A DCMR § 106.4.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Renewal procedure waiver for military service or extenuating circumstances
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Request Commissioner waiver of renewal procedures; the producer may also request waiver of an examination requirement or penalty/sanction for noncompliance. This is not an automatic waiver.
Eligibility
Military service or another extenuating circumstance prevents compliance with renewal procedures.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.
Waiting Period
Ineligible to apply for three years from revocation or denial of reinstatement unless the Commissioner’s order provides otherwise under § 104.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Order
Comply with the suspension order and demonstrate fitness for reinstatement; § 104.1 states its three-year bar for revocation or denial, not merely suspension.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

nonresident limited lines insurance producer license

A nonresident limited lines insurance producer license grants the same scope as the home-state license, restricted to less than the total authority of the associated major lines.

Licensing authority: Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking · Application information

Reinstatement of an expired license within one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require educational or training requirements, in addition to applicable CE, before or after reinstatement under § 103.5.
Fitness
Provide satisfactory evidence of competence, knowledge of District law, character and fitness to resume insurance business without detriment to the public or profession.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold equivalent Property authority as a resident producer in the home jurisdiction and remain in good standing.
Individual Examination Exemption
D.C. Code § 31-1131.07a(f) permits reinstatement within one year without a written examination, subject to a penalty twice the unpaid renewal fee.
Time Limit
Apply for reinstatement within one year after expiration; after one year meet the initial licensing requirements under 26-A DCMR § 103.6.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Nonresident restricted Property limited lines licensing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold the home-jurisdiction limited-line authority restricting the associated major Property line; the District grants the same scope under § 31-1131.08(e).
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Initial license reapplication after more than one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed request, fees, and completed NAIC Uniform Application or the home-jurisdiction application.
Expired License
The prior District license has been expired for more than one year; meet the current initial requirements under § 103.6.
Home Jurisdiction License
Hold the same recognized restricted Property authority in the home jurisdiction under § 31-1131.08(e).
Reciprocity
Except for § 31-1131.08 requirements, the Commissioner must waive requirements when the home jurisdiction offers reciprocal treatment; otherwise the Commissioner may waive them under § 31-1131.16(a).
Residency
Nonresident classification is governed by D.C. Code § 31-1131.03(b); no examination of another jurisdiction is a District requirement leaf.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Late renewal within 30 days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Late Window
Renew within 30 days after expiration and pay the required late fee; on renewal the license is deemed valid during the intervening period.
Limited Lines Education
A producer licensed only for limited lines need not complete continuing education under 26-A DCMR § 106.4.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Continuing Education
Home-jurisdiction CE satisfies District CE when reciprocal recognition applies; the Commissioner may recognize it otherwise under § 31-1131.16(b).
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Limited Lines Education
A producer licensed only for limited lines need not complete continuing education under 26-A DCMR § 106.4.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Renewal procedure waiver for military service or extenuating circumstances
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Request Commissioner waiver of renewal procedures; the producer may also request waiver of an examination requirement or penalty/sanction for noncompliance. This is not an automatic waiver.
Eligibility
Military service or another extenuating circumstance prevents compliance with renewal procedures.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.
Waiting Period
Ineligible to apply for three years from revocation or denial of reinstatement unless the Commissioner’s order provides otherwise under § 104.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Order
Comply with the suspension order and demonstrate fitness for reinstatement; § 104.1 states its three-year bar for revocation or denial, not merely suspension.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Resident Business Entity Producer License

Resident business entity authorized for Property, with an appropriately licensed responsible individual producer.

Licensing authority: District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) · Application information

Reinstatement of an expired license within one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the reinstatement fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require educational or training requirements, in addition to applicable CE, before or after reinstatement under § 103.5.
Fitness
Provide satisfactory evidence of competence, knowledge of District law, character and fitness to resume insurance business without detriment to the public or profession.
Time Limit
Apply for reinstatement within one year after expiration; after one year meet the initial licensing requirements under 26-A DCMR § 103.6.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Resident business entity initial licensing
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Uniform Business Entity Application and pay prescribed fees.
Fingerprints
For resident business entities, each officer, director, partner and owner of a controlling interest submits fingerprints and consent to criminal-history checks under D.C. Code § 31-1131.06a(a); the entity bears the costs.
Responsible Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Initial license reapplication after more than one year
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Uniform Business Entity Application and pay prescribed fees.
Expired License
The prior District license has been expired for more than one year; meet the current initial requirements under § 103.6.
Fingerprints
For resident business entities, each officer, director, partner and owner of a controlling interest submits fingerprints and consent to criminal-history checks under D.C. Code § 31-1131.06a(a); the entity bears the costs.
Responsible Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Late renewal within 30 days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Late Window
Renew within 30 days after expiration and pay the required late fee; on renewal the license is deemed valid during the intervening period.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Biennial renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affiliated Producer
Designate a licensed individual responsible for compliance; affiliate at least one individual with the Property authority requested. Every officer, director, employee and shareholder personally selling, soliciting or negotiating insurance must have an individual producer license under 26-A DCMR § 100.5.
Application
Request renewal using the Commissioner-prescribed form or means and pay all prescribed fees.
Fingerprints
Resident producers submit a full set of fingerprints if required by law or rule.
Good Standing
The license must remain eligible for renewal; nonresidents retain resident home-jurisdiction licensure in good standing.
Term
Individual renewals expire after two years in the birth month; business entity renewals expire after two years on May 31.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Renewal procedure waiver for military service or extenuating circumstances
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Request Commissioner waiver of renewal procedures; the producer may also request waiver of an examination requirement or penalty/sanction for noncompliance. This is not an automatic waiver.
Eligibility
Military service or another extenuating circumstance prevents compliance with renewal procedures.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.
Waiting Period
Ineligible to apply for three years from revocation or denial of reinstatement unless the Commissioner’s order provides otherwise under § 104.1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

Reinstatement after suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
File the prescribed reinstatement application and pay the required fee.
Discretionary Training
The Commissioner may require specific education or training, in addition to CE, before or after reinstatement under § 104.5.
Fitness
Demonstrate moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of District law to the Commissioner; demonstrate that resuming business will not harm the public interest or integrity of the profession.
Order
Comply with the suspension order and demonstrate fitness for reinstatement; § 104.1 states its three-year bar for revocation or denial, not merely suspension.
Review Factors
The Commissioner may consider the original conduct, recognition and remediation of misconduct, subsequent conduct, present character and competency, and payment of fines.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2008-05-13.

temporary insurance producer license

Temporary authorization for servicing an existing Property insurance business in the circumstances specified in D.C. Code § 31-1131.11.

Licensing authority: District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) · Application information

Temporary licensing — business entity member or employee
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Commissioner Determination
The Commissioner determines temporary authorization is necessary to service the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days; the license ends upon disposition of the business by its owner or personal representative.
Eligibility
Member or employee of a licensed business entity when the designated licensed individual dies or becomes disabled.
Limitations And Sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed producer or insurer sponsor assuming responsibility, impose protective requirements, and revoke the temporary license if public or insured interests are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2003-03-27.

Temporary licensing — military service designee
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Commissioner Determination
The Commissioner determines temporary authorization is necessary to service the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days; the license ends upon disposition of the business by its owner or personal representative.
Eligibility
Designee of a licensed producer entering active service in the United States armed forces.
Limitations And Sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed producer or insurer sponsor assuming responsibility, impose protective requirements, and revoke the temporary license if public or insured interests are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2003-03-27.

Temporary licensing — public interest circumstance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Commissioner Determination
The Commissioner determines temporary authorization is necessary to service the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days; the license ends upon disposition of the business by its owner or personal representative.
Eligibility
Other circumstance in which the Commissioner determines issuing the temporary license best serves the public interest.
Limitations And Sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed producer or insurer sponsor assuming responsibility, impose protective requirements, and revoke the temporary license if public or insured interests are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2003-03-27.

Temporary licensing — surviving spouse or representative
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Commissioner Determination
The Commissioner determines temporary authorization is necessary to service the insurance business.
Duration
No more than 180 days; the license ends upon disposition of the business by its owner or personal representative.
Eligibility
Surviving spouse or court-appointed personal representative of a licensed producer who dies or acquires a mental or physical disability; servicing allows sale, recovery, return or personnel training/licensing.
Limitations And Sponsor
The Commissioner may limit authority, require a suitable licensed producer or insurer sponsor assuming responsibility, impose protective requirements, and revoke the temporary license if public or insured interests are endangered.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2003-03-27.