Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
Fees are per application.
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$264
Independent Adjuster
Fee:
$311
Crop Adjuster
Fee:
$311
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Public Adjuster
No Line of Authority Required
Independent Adjuster
No Line of Authority Required
Crop Adjuster
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit adjuster for individuals electronically.
- Submit Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) electronically.
- Reinstate a license electronically.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Select California as the Designated Home State
Business Rules
Check Your Application Status: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0038-CLASS/
Whether you submitted your license applications to CDI online through NIPR.com, Sircon.com, or by paper through the mail, CLASS will enable you to check the status of your license applications.NIPR's Attachment Warehouse may be used to upload documents AFTER the application has been submitted to the state.
License's may be printed by selecting "California" after selecting the following link: https://nipr.com/help/print-your-license
Independent Adjuster Filing Requirements:
- Passed Exam is required. Will be verified by the department of insurance after submission.
- Must have equivalent Resident Adjuster License or Non-Resident Adjuster license with Designated Home State.
- Must not hold one of the other adjuster licenses:
- Public Adjuster
- Fingerprints MAY be required. Follow link to California webpage for more information: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0020-apply-license/0200-indiv-non-resident/finger-print.cfm
- A 2,000 bond is required. For a copy of the required bond insurance form 31A-14 please follow this link: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/upload/LIC31A14BondInsAdj.pdf
- Qualified Managers must be verified by the state after the following information is submitted to the state:
- Copy of Personal Identification Info Form LIC 31A-9: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/upload/LIC31a9AJPersonalID.pdf
- Two passport sized photographs taken within the last six months. JPG image is preferred.
- Owners, Officers, Partners, and Directors may also request a Pocket ID card by submitting the above requirements to the state.
Public Adjuster Filing Requirements:
- Must have an active resident license on the Producer Database. (A Designated Home State may not be used)
- Must not hold one of the other adjuster licenses:
- Independent Adjuster
- Crop Adjuster
- A $20,000 Public Insurance Adjuster bond, executed in California, with applicant’s full legal name.
- A Bond of Public Adjuster Form 94A is required and can be found at the following link: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0040-seek-producer-forms/0100-broker-agents/upload/LIC94ABondPublicAdj.pdf
- Public Insurance Adjuster Contract. The contract you will use in your business must be approved by the department prior to the issuance of the license.
- Public Adjuster Authorization Application must be submitted by the applicant or employer. The form can be found at the following link: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/upload/PJ_Authorization_LIC-0100A.pdf
- Fingerprints MAY be required. Follow link to California webpage for more information: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0020-apply-license/0200-indiv-non-resident/finger-print.cfm
Crop Adjuster Filing Requirements:
- Must have an active resident license on the Producer Database. (A Designated Home State may not be used)
- Must not hold one of the other adjuster licenses:
- Public Adjuster
Special Instructions
For Non-Residents License applicants only:
Live Scan Request Form (BCIA 8016)
Apply for a License:
NIPR or Sircon
Helpful Links:
Address Changes
Business Entity Online Application Service
License Printing Fees:
After your license has been issued, you may obtain a copy of your license through Sircon, the state's license printing vendor.
Please note that Sircon charges a fee to obtain or print a copy of your license.
Important: This fee is charged and collected by Sircon, not NIPR. NIPR does not receive this fee and cannot modify or waive it. If you have questions about obtaining a copy of your license or the associated fee, please contact Sircon directly.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
California Department of Insurance
300 Capitol Mall
Suite 17th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
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.