Insurance License Renewal in District of Columbia (2026)

Insurance license renewal in District of Columbia is handled by the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB), which requires Insurance Producer (Agent)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

District of Columbia Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Resident producer licenses are renewed biennially (every two years), expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth month.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NIPR
Governing body	District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB). automated research workflow (official district-of-columbia Department of Insurance), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in District of Columbia

Resident producers holding a major line of authority (Life, Accident/Health, Property and/or Casualty) must complete 24 CE credit hours in the two-year period before license expiration, including 3 hours of ethics (21 general + 3 ethics). Holding multiple major lines does not double the requirement. Excess general/ethics hours do not roll over. Third-party compliance sources report an additional one-time 3-hour NFIP flood insurance certification course for Property/Casualty (and personal lines) producers due during their first renewal compliance period, but this flood requirement was not confirmed on the DISB CE page itself. Separate, lower CE applies to Title producers (16 hrs non-attorney / 8 hrs attorney) and is not part of the standard producer requirement.

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How to renew your Insurance license in District of Columbia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in NIPR.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewals are processed electronically through NIPR (paper transactions no longer accepted). The renewal fee is $100 per line of authority; some specialty authorities differ (Surplus Lines $200, Managing General Agent and Reinsurance Intermediary $300). A $200 late fee applies for renewing within 30 days after expiration; after 30 days a reinstatement process is required. DISB uses the NAIC State Based Systems (SBS) platform for CE course/provider look-up. The standard $100/line producer renewal fee and biennial birth-month deadline are confirmed on official sources; the NFIP flood CE add-on is reported only by third-party aggregators and should be re-verified.

Insurance license renewal in District of Columbia: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Insurance license in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Resident producer licenses are renewed biennially (every two years), expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth month.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Insurance license in District of Columbia?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. Resident producers holding a major line of authority (Life, Accident/Health, Property and/or Casualty) must complete 24 CE credit hours in the two-year period before license expiration, including 3 hours of ethics (21 general + 3 ethics). Holding multiple major lines does not double the requirement. Excess general/ethics hours do not roll over. Third-party compliance sources report an additional one-time 3-hour NFIP flood insurance certification course for Property/Casualty (and personal lines) producers due during their first renewal compliance period, but this flood requirement was not confirmed on the DISB CE page itself. Separate, lower CE applies to Title producers (16 hrs non-attorney / 8 hrs attorney) and is not part of the standard producer requirement. Confirm the current requirement with the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB).

Can I renew my District of Columbia Insurance license online?

Yes — District of Columbia offers online renewal through the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my District of Columbia Insurance license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $200 may apply. Contact the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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