Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- Late Renewal Fee up to 30 days past expiration*
- Reinstatement Fee – 31 days to one year past expiration*
- Additional Fees:
- Address Violation Fee - $50
Adjuster
Renewal fee:
$80
Late renewal fee:
$120
Reinstatement fee:
$160
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
- Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
- All applicants must renew all available active lines of authority. No partial renewals will be accepted.
Adjuster
Property and Casualty (excluding Workers' Compensation and Crop), Property and Casualty (including Workers' Compensation and Crop), Crop, Workers' Compensation
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit adjuster renewals for individuals electronically.
- Submit Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) renewals electronically.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit adjuster renewals for business entities electronically.
- Renew partial lines.
Business Rules
Public Adjusters are not licensed or regulated by the Alabama Department of Insurance. The Alabama State Bar takes the position that negotiating (or adjusting) claims on behalf of an insured directly with the insurer constitutes the practice of law.
Adjuster applicants with a residence address in the state of California, H awaii, or New York are not allowed to submit a Non-Resident Adjuster Designated Home State renewal application. Please submit a Non-Resident Adjuster No Home State application through NIPR.
Alabama Citizenship Law
- Under Ala. Act no. 2011-535, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States and who is not defined as an alien eligible for public benefits under 8 U.S.C. § 1621(a) or 8 U.S.C. § 1641 shall not receive any state or local public benefits, including a professional or commercial license provided by an agency of state government.
- Any person who knowingly makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in a declaration of United States citizenship commits perjury in the second degree, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a definite term of imprisonment in the county jail or to hard labor for the county of not more than one year and a definite fine not exceeding $6,000. Ala. Act no. 2011-535, § 7(h).
- Eligibility will be verified through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program operated within the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Beginning on December 15, 2015, Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants and licensees. Proof may be submitted using this link: https://aldoi.gov/LicenseeCZ/Initial.aspx. Proof is required in accordance with the Beason-Hammon Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Citizenship verification is required of ALL APPLICANTS. There are sixteen different identifiers, including your official driver's license, any one of which can be used as proof. Your license will not be renewed or issued until this documentation is received. If information is not received within 10 days your application will be rejected. Please note: fees paid are non-refundable.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.
See NIPR's Non-Resident Adjuster Licensing (NRAL) Application for Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) rules.
PLEASE NOTE: Alabama requires notification of address or email address change within 30 days of address change or an address violation fee will be assessed. If you hold an active license in Alabama, you must use the Contact Change Request application by visiting the CCR Announcements. If your license is inactive on the Producer Database, you must contact Alabama directly to make an address change. Updating an address within an initial or renewal license application will not update in the Alabama system.
Special Instructions
- Forms
- Please fax supporting documentation to Producer Licensing at 334-240-3282.
- To obtain contact information for Alabama please visit: https://www.aldoi.gov/ContactUs.aspx
Renewal Periods
- Over one (1) year after license expiration, all individuals must reapply through NIPR's Non-Resident Adjuster License (NRAL) application.
- Please note: There may be a variance of a day or two between the effective date communicated in the email response generated from NIPR's online application and the actual effective date assigned by the state of Alabama. The actual effective date will be submitted to the Producer Database (PDB) and printed on your license. To verify the effective date, you may also visit the state.
Adjuster
Renewal period
Ninety (90) days prior to expiration
Late renewal period
Up to Thirty (30) days past expiration date
Reinstatement period
Thirty-one (31) days to One (1) year past expiration date
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Alabama Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 303351
Montgomery, AL 36130-3351
United States
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.