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California Insurance FAQs

• Q: Where Can I Obtain Insurance Licensing Forms And Licensing Requirements?
  A: You may obtain licensing assistance from the Licensing Bureau of the California Department of Insurance. The requirements and forms needed depend upon the type of … More
• Q: Is Any Pre-Licensing Education Required?
  A: For the Fire and Casualty Broker­Agent or Life Agent licenses, all applicants must complete 40 hours of approved classroom course in subject matter and 12 hours on … More
• Q: Are There Any Pre-Licensing Examinations That I Must First Take?
  A: To obtain a license, an applicant must meet the pre­licensing education requirements outlined above; then pass the fire and casualty exam or the life agent exam … More
• Q: How Do I Know How Many Continuing Education Hours I Will Need To Renew My License?
  A: New licensees must complete twenty­five hours (25) of continuing education hours per year for each of the first four years. After the first four years, the … More
• Q: After I Complete My Continuing Education Hours, Do I Need To Send The Certificates To The California Department Of Insurance?
  A: No, it is the provider`s responsibility to submit the credits to the California Department of Insurance. Do not send your certificate, or copies of the certificate, … More
• Q: Where Can I Find Pre-Licensing Or Continuing Education Providers And Course Offerings?
  A: You can contact the Producer Licensing Bureau`s Education Section at (916) 492­3064. You can also access provider listings and course offerings on the Department … More
• Q: How Will I Know When It's Time To Renew My License?
  A: The license expiration date is shown on the front of the license. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) mails a renewal notice about 90 days before your license … More
• Q: Who Is Eligible To Use The Rapid (Renew Online) System?
  A: resident licensees, other than bail licensees, of the State of California licensees within 90 days of their license renewal date licensees whose continuing education … More
• Q: What Do I Do If I Am A Non-Resident Licensee?
  A: If you are a non­resident licensee, you must complete the Application to Renew Individual License, Form # 448­29. Mail this form, your certificate of license … More
• Q: Will I Still Be Able To Continue Transacting Business If My License Expires And I Haven't Received The Renewed License?
  A: If the renewal fee was received, and the continuing education hours were completed before the expiration date of the license, you may continue operating under the … More

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