COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation:

Testing candidates: Check our COVID-19 Update Page (Opens in new window) to review the health and safety measures in place for testing and find out about any country-specific testing policies.

Appointment availability is limited due to social distancing precautions and varies by location. Please note that our customer service wait-times are also longer than usual right now. For information on rescheduling, refunds, and more, please check out our FAQs.

    To schedule, reschedule or cancel an exam:

    District of Columbia Insurance

    District of Columbia Insurance

    Learn more about testing for Essential Services in the U.S. and Canada during COVID-19. See FAQs »

    Learn more about Pearson VUE test delivery during COVID-19.

    The Government of the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) regulates financial-service businesses in the District by administering DC’s insurance, securities and banking laws, rules and regulations. DISB’s primary goal is to ensure residents of the District of Columbia have access to a wide choice of insurance, securities and banking products and services, and that they are treated fairly by the companies and individuals that provide these services.

    Register for your next exam, find test information, or download handbooks/applications/forms from this page.

    Implementation of Fingerprinting Requirements

    Any applicant who passes the examination to become a resident DC Insurance Producer, must submit to fingerprinting and a background check through the DC Metropolitan Police Department prior to being granted a license. Additionally, every nonresident producer who becomes a resident producer on or after August 9, 2010, must also submit to fingerprinting and background checks. Please contact Sheila Johnson-Parker via e-mail at sheila.parker@dc.govv to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting.

    Examination scheduling information

    Please VERIFY that you have created your web account with your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact Pearson VUE immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors. It is very important that this information is correct, as it will appear as it was entered on the documentation provided to you after you have completed the exam, as well as on any reports to your licensing agency.

    Appointments may be made up to one calendar day prior to the day you wish to test, subject to availability. You may schedule your exam online or over the phone by contacting customer service.

    Available downloads

    Downloads Stock number Format Size
    Candidate Handbook 120900 PDF 478 KB
    Content Outlines 120901 PDF 208 KB
    DC Public Adjuster Suggested Study Guide – effective December 14, 2020 120902 PDF 39 KB
    English as a Second Language (ESL) Request Form 999930 PDF 45 KB

    Insurance Practice Tests

    Insurance Practice Tests

    Pearson VUE offers online life, health, property, and casualty insurance practice tests for $19.95.

    Last updated 2020-05-01