Apply for an Insurance License Online - FLASH Go to the Fast Licensing Application Service is Here (FLASH) for both resident and nonresident applicants to apply for an insurance license online. This link takes the viewer to the procedures of how to file an application online. If you already know how to use the online application service, you may click the following link to go directly to the FLASH online application. 

Online Examination Scheduling The California Department of Insurance (CDI) offers an online examination scheduling service available on the CDI Web site for insurance license applicants. Applicants can schedule and reschedule their examinations online using this service.

Free Application Online Renewal Service This Web page provides both resident and nonresident licensees with instructions on how to renew their license online by answering the same questions that are stated on the traditional mail in renewal application and prompts the agent to submit credit card (American Express, VISA, or MasterCard) or debit card (with the VISA or MasterCard logo) payment for the appropriate amount of the renewal. There is no additional fee for using this service. Credit/debit card transactions are encrypted and no one but the licensee and his or her credit/debit card company will have access to the credit/debit card number. The renewed licenses will be mailed within three business days of submitting the renewal using this service.

Change your Address Online  Change your contact information directly online through CDI's new address change system. This CDI web page allows California resident and non-resident licensees to change their contact information, such as e-mail address, phone number and FAX number, as well as change their mailing, business, and resident address information. Providing us with an e-mail address will ensure prompt notification of any changes that may affect your license. The contact information is updated immediately in the Producer Licensing Bureau's (PLB) database. There is no fee to change contact information.

Business Entity Endorsement and Termination Online Service  This page provides real-time entry of an endorsement or termination.  Additionally, the new service validates the agent information to ensure that the agent is eligible to be endorsed to the business entity license before sending the information electronically to the CDI.

Business Entity Online Application Service
This online application is designed to simplify and expedite the process of filing a new Name Approval Request and a new Business Entity Online Application.  The first step is for you to electronically submit your Name Approval/Reservation request.  The second step is for you to electronically submit your Business Entity Online Application request.  This online application service is available for resident or non-resident applicants.  

Print Your Certificate of License Status Online This page allows resident individual licensees to request and print a certificate of license status online.

Education Providers Online Programs The California Department of Insurance (CDI) offers Education Providers two on-line programs for both submitting provider rosters and class presentation schedules.  By accessing a secure Web site, a provider can enter a provider roster or a class presentation schedule, this saves time for both the provider and  the agent.  Once the provider roster, class presentation schedule, or text data roster updates are submitted to the CDI, the information will be available to viewers within 24 hours on our website. 

Bail Report for County Clerk Offices Online Services
This online system allows county clerk offices the ability to print an updated list of all active bail licensees. Pursuant to Section 1815 of the California Insurance Code, the Commissioner of the State of California, does hereby certify that the person(s) named in the report are holders of the licenses designated and are active as of the date of report.