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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardDistrict of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / ExamResident applicants need the examination for the requested authority or a comparable license held in another jurisdiction within 90 days of applying.
Resident applicants need the examination for the requested authority or a comparable license held in another jurisdiction within 90 days of applying.
Resident applicants must either take or pass an examinations in the area for which they are applying or have had a like license/authority in another jurisdiction within 90 days of applying for a resident license.
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RenewalDISB issues producers licenses that expire biennially on the birth month for individuals
DISB issues producers licenses that expire biennially on the birth month for individuals Applies to: Individual producers; initial licenses last 18 to 29 months to align with the birth month.
DISB issues producers licenses that expire biennially on the birth month for individuals
Initial license only will be issued for a minimum of 18 months to a maximum of 29 months to cycle to the birth month.
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Continuing education hours24 hours
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must complete 24 credit hours
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Continuing education topics21 general credits and 3 ethics credits for resident major-line producers.
21 general credits and 3 ethics credits for resident major-line producers.
21 general and 3 ethics
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ReciprocityNonresidents must have a good-standing license in their resident state.
Nonresidents must have a good-standing license in their resident state.
Non-resident applicants must be licensed and in good standing in their resident state and are licensed through reciprocity.
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Agency guidanceIndividual resident and nonresident applicants can obtain life, health, property and casualty authority.
Individual resident and nonresident applicants can obtain life, health, property and casualty authority.
Both resident and non-resident individuals and BE’s may obtain authority in the areas of life, health, variable annuities, property, casualty, personal lines and surplus lines.
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Agency guidanceRenew through the NIPR link on https://disb.dc.gov/page/general-information-producers-agents.
Renew through the NIPR link on https://disb.dc.gov/page/general-information-producers-agents.
All renewals are processed electronically online
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026