Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- West Virginia does not charge a fee to amend an existing license.
Company Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Public Adjuster
Fee:
$50
Independent Adjuster
Fee:
$50
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.
Company Adjuster
Property and Casualty, Crop, Workers’ Compensation
Public Adjuster
Property and Casualty
Independent Adjuster
Property and Casualty, Crop, Workers’ Compensation
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit adjuster for individuals electronically.
- Submit adjuster for business entities electronically.
- Submit Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) electronically.
- Reinstate a license electronically.
- Add lines of authority to an existing active license electronically.
- Print licenses electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit adjuster for business entities electronically.
Business Rules
Applicant must be eighteen (18) years old or older as determined from the applicant's date of birth.
Company Adjuster: An individual representing the interests of the insurer, including independent contractors with the insurer and salaried employees of the insurer.
Public Adjuster: Any person who, for compensation or any other thing of value and solely in relation to first party claims arising under insurance contracts that insure the real or personal property of the insured, acts on behalf of the insured in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract.
A person who advertises for employment as a public adjuster or solicits business or represents himself or herself to the public as a public adjuster.
A person who directly or indirectly solicits business, investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first party claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy, for the insured.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
Agents Licensing & Education
P.O. Box 50540
Charleston, WV 25305-0540
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.