Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Surety, credit or travel - applying for a license

For business entities not located in Washington

You can apply for a license using the OIC online licensing services or submit a paper application by following the instructions below.

 

Apply online

OIC online licensing services

Apply using printable forms - application requirements

Remember:  An individual producer cannot transact business for you until the affiliation has been received and confirmed by our office.

  • pdf_file Uniform appointment form (42 KB)
    • You may submit the appointment with your application packet or
    • your carrier may submit electronically within 15 days from your first piece of business.

For firms, file your trade name with the Department of Licensing at 360-664-1400. A firm includes a partnership or sole proprietorship.


Fee Schedule

Please make checks payable to: Washington Insurance Commissioner. You may combine all fees on one check.

  • License fee: $20 for each location.
  • Filing fee: $5
  • Affiliation fee: $20*
  • Appointment fee: $20*

*Do not pay this fee to us if you’re not including the form with your other application materials or if it will be submitted electronically.

 

Questions?

Phone: 360-725-7144
Email: Licinfo@oic.wa.gov


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