Pre-licensing education (PLE)
Before you can sign-up for an exam, pre-licensing education (PLE) must be completed. If you want a resident license you must complete 20 hours of PLE for each major line of authority (LOA) you wish to obtain. Major lines include: life, disability, property, casualty or personal lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign-up for my PLE?
PLE may be completed either by attending classes or by self-study, as long as the courses are purchased from an approved provider.
How long are my PLE credits good for?
- You are allowed 12 months from the purchase date of your courses to complete your PLE. The PLE provider will issue a certificate of completion for each 20 hour course completed.
- The certificate is used to take your exam(s) up to 12 months from the date the course was completed. The certificate must be presented at the exam testing location for you to sit for a licensing exam.
Are there any waivers or special notices that apply to me?
You may qualify for a waiver of your PLE if you’ve received an insurance designation within the last 12 months:
| Approved Designations | |
| Life insurance | CEBS, ChFC, CIC, CFP, CLU, FLMI and LUTCF |
| Disability insurance | RHU, CEBS, REBC and HIA |
| Property or casualty insurance | AAI, ARM, CIC and CPCU |
- If you have a question about a waiver of your PLE requirements, contact joem@oic.wa.gov.
NEW WASHINGTON RESIDENTS WHO WERE LICENSED IN THEIR PREVIOUS HOME STATE: If you are a new Washington resident and your previous home state license was in good standing before you moved, you will not be required to complete PLE or pass examinations to obtain the same LOA you held if your application is received within 90 days of your former home state license being cancelled.
What do I do once I've finished my PLE?
When you have completed the required PLE classes and your certificate of completion has been issued, you may schedule your exam with PearsonVue. You may also contact PearsonVue directly at 1-800-274-8949.
Questions?
Phone: 360-725-7146
Email: joem@oic.wa.gov
Some files on this website require a free reader. Download a free reader.