Candidates who hold an authorization equivalent to an AMF-issued representative's certificate in the sector or a sector class of damage insurance from another province or territory of Canada must complete the steps below before applying for a representative’s certificate.
The system of reference below lists the title, equivalent AMF-issued certificate and specific requirements for obtaining a certificate in Québec by authorization issued by another province or territory of Canada.
Read the page Professional recognition to Practise in Québec providing answers to questions common to all sectors.
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Various minimum qualifications are accepted for entry into a career in damage insurance in Québec.
If you hold an authorization to practise in damage insurance from another province or territory of Canada that is considered equivalent to the AMF-issued certificate, you are exempt from the minimum qualifications.
To have your authorization to practise recognized, first submit an Application for professional recognition (Canada) (pdf - 724 KB)
This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada) through AMF E-ServicesTo submit your application from the AMF E-Services home page, select “Other” from the main menu, then “Other application/request”, then “Other application/request – Qualification”. Refer to the application form for other submission methods. and attach the following document:
- Your authorization to practise, issued by the regulator of another province or territory of Canada.
See the system of reference below to verify that your authorization is equivalent to an AMF-issued certificate. Only equivalent authorizations are recognized.
Once your application for recognition has been reviewed, the AMF will send you a communication informing you whether it has been allowed or denied and outlining the next steps.
Once your Application for professional recognition (pdf - 724 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada) has been accepted, you must meet the following specific requirements:
- Pass AMF examination 03-114: Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and rules governing the activities of damage insurance representatives (pdf - 68 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 20, 2017Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and the rules governing the activities of damage insurance representatives; and
- Pass AMF examination 03-412: Recommend personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance products adapted to the client’s needs (pdf - 28 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 9, 2012Recommend personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance products.
To register for these examinations, follow the registration procedure available on the Examinations page, where you will also find the examination rules and a list of examination preparation manuals.
If you surrendered or did not renew your authorization to practise in another province or territory of Canada and you wish to practise in Québec, you will need to do the following within three years of such surrender or non-renewal:
- Pass AMF examination 03-114: Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and rules governing the activities of damage insurance representatives (pdf - 68 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 20, 2017Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and the rules governing the activities of damage insurance representatives;
- Pass AMF examination 03-412: Recommend personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance products adapted to the client’s needs (pdf - 28 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 9, 2012Recommend personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance products;
- Successfully complete a probationary period; and
- Apply for a representative’s certificate.
If this is your situation, submit an application by completing the above steps.
End of the warningSystem of reference
The system of reference below lists the titles, equivalent AMF-issued certificates and specific requirements for obtaining a certificate in Québec by authorization issued by another province or territory of Canada.
Important! Your authorization to practise is not equivalent to an AMF-issued certificate if it is restricted or subject to a supervision condition. You must meet the same qualification requirements as Québec candidates.
If your authorization to practise issued elsewhere in Canada is not listed in our system of reference, submit it to us through an Application for professional recognition form (Canada) (pdf - 724 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada).
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Salesperson Licence | Not equivalent because subject to supervision |
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| Restricted Insurance Agent’s Licence Travel; Accident; Baggage | Not equivalent because restricted |
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| Insurance Agent’s Licence All Classes excluding Life; Accident; Sickness | Damage Insurance Agent (3a) Damage Insurance Broker (4a) |
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| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| General Insurance Agent Licence | Damage Insurance Agent (3a) Damage Insurance Broker (4a) |
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| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Salesperson Licence | Not equivalent because subject to supervision |
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| Insurance Agent Licence To sell the following class(es): General | Damage Insurance Agent (3a) Damage Insurance Broker (4a) |
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