Public Adjuster License Search & Licensing Requirements By State

Each state has different rules for public adjuster licensing and fees. The insurance industry is regulated at the state level, and each state government has its own insurance department. That means states are entirely in charge of how public adjusters are governed, how public adjusters operate, and whether or not public adjusters need to get licensed.

Some states have strict rules governing how public adjusters operate. They have fee caps that prevent public adjusters from overcharging, for example. Other states have surprisingly lax requirements. Some states do not allow public insurance adjusters at all. Using the information below, you can verify a license and ensure the public adjuster you hire is operating lawfully.

At ClaimsMate, we bring transparency to the world of public adjusters. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about public adjuster licensing, fees, and information in each state.

If you have further questions or need help finding an experienced public adjuster in your area, send us a message. We’re happy to help.

Find Public Adjuster Information in Your State

Choose your state from the dropdown menu to find licensing, fee requirements, state regulatory agencies, and other information about public adjusters and insurance claims in your state.

Select Your State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Islands Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Additional helpful information:

• Understanding Public Adjusters & How They Operate
• More About Public Adjuster Fees & What They Charge
• Frequent Questions About Insurance Claims & Public Adjusters

Alabama Public Adjusters
Licensing: Alabama does not license or recognize public adjusters. Those operating as a public adjuster in the state must be attorneys.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.aldoi.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: N/A

Alaska Public Adjusters
Licensing: Alaska does not license public adjusters. Operating as a public adjuster may constitute the practice of law.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/ins

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: N/A

Arizona Public Adjusters
Licensing: Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.az.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select Arizona as Jurisdiction. Select Adjuster as License Type.

Arkansas Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public adjusters are prohibited from adjusting claims in Arkansa.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.arkansas.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: N/A

California Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.insurance.ca.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.insurance.ca.gov/license-status

Colorado Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/node/90616

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.sircon.com/ComplianceExpress/Inquiry/consumerInquiry.do?nonSscrb=Y

Connecticut Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.ct.gov/cid/site/default.asp

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.cidverifylicense.ct.gov/CLIC/VerifyLicense.aspx

Delaware Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.delaware.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: insurance.delaware.gov/services/licenseelookup/

District of Columbia Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: https://disb.dc.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: https://sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select District of Columbia as Jurisdiction. Select Public Insurance Adjuster as License Type.

Florida Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.myfloridacfo.com

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: licenseesearch.fldfs.com

Georgia Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.oci.ga.gov/home.aspx

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.oci.ga.gov/Agents/AgentStatus.aspx

Hawaii Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: cca.hawaii.gov/ins

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: insurance.ehawaii.gov/hils

Idaho Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.doi.idaho.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.doi.idaho.gov/licensing/search

Illinois Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.illinois.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select Illinois as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

Indiana Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.in.gov/idoi

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.sircon.com/ComplianceExpress/Inquiry/consumerInquiry.do?nonSscrb=Y

Iowa Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: iid.iowa.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs-ia.naic.org/Lion-Web/jsp/sbsreports/AgentLookup.jsp

Kansas Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required. Public Adjusters May Only be Involved in Claims for Commercial Lines.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.ksinsurance.org

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: towerii.ksinsurance.org/agent/publicadjusterindex.jsp

Kentucky Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.ky.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: insurance.ky.gov/agent/Default.aspx

Louisiana Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.ldi.la.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.ldi.la.gov/onlineservices/ProducerAdjusterSearch

Maine Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.pfr.maine.gov/almsonline/almsquery/welcome.aspx

Maryland Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select Maryland as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

Massachusetts Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.mass.gov/service-details/about-the-division-of-insurance

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.mass.gov/lists/massachusetts-licensed-individuals-and-business-entities#public-insurance-adjusters-

Michigan Public Adjusters
Licensing: Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.michigan.gov/difs

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: difs.state.mi.us/locators?searchtype=Insurance

Minnesota Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: mn.gov/commerce

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.sircon.com/ComplianceExpress/Inquiry/consumerInquiry.do?nonSscrb=Y: Select Minnesota as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

Mississippi Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.mid.ms.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.mid.ms.gov/licensing-search/licensing-search.aspx

Missouri Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.mo.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs-mo.naic.org/Lion-Web/jsp/sbsreports/AgentLookup.jsp

Montana Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: csimt.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select Montana as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

Nebraska Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: doi.nebraska.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs-ne.naic.org/Lion-Web/jsp/sbsreports/AgentLookup.jsp

Nevada Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: doi.nv.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: di.nv.gov/ins/f?p=licensing:search

New Hampshire Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.nh.gov/insurance

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs-nh.naic.org/Lion-Web/jsp/sbsreports/AgentLookup.jsp

New Jersey Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_insurance/index.htm

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www20.state.nj.us/DOBI_LicSearch/insSearch.jsp

New Mexico Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.osi.state.nm.us

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select New Mexico as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

New York Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/dfs_insurance.htm

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/elsearch.alis

North Carolina Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.ncdoi.com

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs-nc.naic.org/Lion-Web/jsp/sbsreports/AgentLookup.jsp

North Dakota Public Adjusters
Licensing: License Required For Insurance Consultants Which Includes Public Adjusters.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.nd.gov/ndins

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select North Dakota as Jurisdiction. Select Consultant as License Type.

Ohio Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster Certificate of Authority Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.insurance.ohio.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: gateway.insurance.ohio.gov/UI/ODI.Agent.Public.UI/OtherLicenseSearch.mvc/DisplaySearch

Oklahoma Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.ok.gov/oid

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select Oklahoma as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

Oregon Public Adjusters
Licensing: Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: dfr.oregon.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select Oregon as Jurisdiction. Select Adjuster as License Type.

Pennsylvania Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.insurance.pa.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: Individual: apps02.ins.pa.gov/producer/ilist1.asp Firm/Agency: apps02.ins.pa.gov/producer/alist1.asp

Rhode Island Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: dbr.state.ri.us/divisions/insurance

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: Individual: sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup: Select Rhode Island as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

South Carolina Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: doi.sc.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: online.doi.sc.gov/Eng/Public/Queries/IndvdlLicSrch.aspx

South Dakota Public Adjusters
Licensing: No License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: dlr.sd.gov/insurance

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: N/A

Tennessee Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance.html

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs-tn.naic.org/Lion-Web/jsp/sbsreports/AgentLookup.jsp

Texas Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.tdi.texas.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: txapps.texas.gov/NASApp/tdi/TdiARManager

Utah Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: insurance.utah.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: secure.utah.gov/agent-search/search.html

Vermont Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.dfr.vermont.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.sircon.com/ComplianceExpress/Inquiry/consumerInquiry.do?nonSscrb=Y: Select Vermont as Jurisdiction. Select Public Adjuster as License Type.

Virginia Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.scc.virginia.gov/boi

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.scc.virginia.gov/boi/ConsumerInquiry/Search.aspx

Washington Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.insurance.wa.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: fortress.wa.gov/oic/consumertoolkit/Search.aspx

West Virginia Public Adjusters
Licensing: Public Adjuster License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: www.wvinsurance.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: sbs-wv.naic.org/Lion-Web/jsp/sbsreports/AgentLookup.jsp

Wisconsin Virginia Public Adjusters
Licensing: No License Required.

State Department of Insurance Website: oci.wi.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: N/A

Wyoming Public Adjusters
Licensing: License Required For Insurance Consultants Which Includes Public Adjusters.

State Department of Insurance Website: doi.wyo.gov

Licensed Public Adjuster Lookup: www.sircon.com/ComplianceExpress/Inquiry/consumerInquiry.do?nonSscrb=Y