South Carolina Insurance Adjuster
AdjusterPro's Bottom-line: The state of South Carolina waives it's examination requirement for non-resident adjusters holding a license in a state that requires examination. All others, including residents of South Carolina, must take the state test.
Adjuster License Requirements
To become a licensed insurance adjuster in South Carolina, individuals must:
- Be 18 years of age or more.
- South Carolina residents and applicants not licensed in a state requiring an exam must take the South Carolina exam.
- Non-resident applicants who are licensed in a state that requires an exam are exempt from taking the South Carolina exam.
Licensing Process
- Resident adjusters must submit:
- the original Exam Report from Thomson Prometric showing applicant has passed the adjuster examination
- a completed South Carolina Application for Adjuster's License
- license fee of $80
- an original South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division Criminal History Report ($25)
- Non-resident adjusters must submit:
- a completed Application for Adjuster's License,
- license fee of $80 (Georgia residents submit $100, North Carolina residents submit $150),
- certification from the Insurance Department of the applicant's state of residence, showing that the applicant is licensed in his home state as an adjuster and that an adjuster examination has been passed. If the applicant's home state does not require an adjuster examination, then a Certificate from another state where the applicant is licensed and has taken and passed an adjuster examination can be used.
- If the above cannot be provided, then the applicant will be required to pass South Carolina's adjuster examination.
Reciprocity
- South Carolina does not grant reciprocity to any other states.
Maintaining Your License in South Carolina
- No Continuing Education is required.
- The South Carolina license expires on the 31st of July in odd numbered years.
Fees
- Initial Licensing and Application Fee: $80 for residents and nonresidents (Georgia residents submit $100, North Carolina residents submit $150)
- License Renewal Fee: $80 for residents, non-residents must submit an amount equal to the renewal fee for their home state, if that amount is less than $80 then they must submit $80.
Contact South Carolina Department of Insurance
- Capitol Center, 1201 Main St. Suite 1000, Columbia, South Carolina 29201
- Phone: 803-737-6160
- Email: info@doi.sc.gov
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