The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is working with the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) to update the way people apply for and maintain their insurance licenses in Washington state
The goal for moving our state’s online licensing processes to NIPR is to create a one-stop shopping experience for all insurance licensees and their licensing needs.
Business-entity licensee changes
Starting March 2024, the following resident and non-resident business entities can now apply for an initial Washington state license, renew on time or complete a late renewal of their existing licenses through NIPR:
- Insurance producer
- Surplus line broker
- Life settlement broker
- Title
- Premium finance company
- Rental car
- Self-service storage
- Portable electronics
Individual licensee changes
Also available the following resident and non-resident individual licensees can apply for an initial Washington state license through NIPR:
- Insurance producer (available since 2011)
- Surplus line broker (available since 2011)
- Life settlement broker (starting March 2024)
Individuals can now renew their Washington license up to their expiration date through NIPR. We’ve eliminated the requirement to renew 10 days prior and up to the expiration date through Washington’s online system.
NOTE: Resident individual licensees will need to have their continuing education (CE) requirements complete and NIPR must have the CE on file at the time of completing their renewal application.
How to apply for a new license or renew an existing one
If you fall into one of the licensing categories mentioned and need to apply for or renew your license, start the process on NIPR now:
More online licensing changes are coming
More updates are coming to streamline the online licensing process for Washington state licensees. This summer, we will be releasing updates with NIPR to allow applications and renewals for the following license types and situations:
- Adjusters: Initial applications, renewals and late renewals for individual and business-entity licenses
- Limited line of authority (surety, credit, travel): Initial applications, renewals and late renewals for individual and business-entity licenses
- Amendments: Individual and business-entity licenses
- Reinstatements: Individual and business-entity licenses
Stay up to date on the latest Washington state producer licensing changes
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Get help with NIPR
For help completing an application or renewal through NIPR, please contact NIPR technical support:
- Email NIPR’s customer support team (nipr.com)
- Call NIPR’s customer support team at 855-674-6477