Become a Washington Insurance Adjuster

AdjusterPro's Bottom-line: The state of Washington licenses residents who have passed the state exam, administered by Pearson VUE. Non-residents are exempt from this requirement if they hold an adjuster license by examination in their resident state, or, if their resident state does not license adjusters, in any other state that requires an examination.

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Adjuster License Requirements

To become a licensed Washington insurance adjuster, individuals must:

• Be 18 years of age or more.
• Be trustworthy and competent.
• If a resident  of Washington, meet one of the following three criteria:
• One year of experience as a full-time salaried employee of an insurer or a general agent, adjusting, investigating, or reporting claims arising under insurance contracts. You will have to submit a statement from your employer verifying this employment. Applicants who meet this requirement are exempt from examination.
• Successful completion of the Associate in Claims (AIC) program.
• Adjuster Trainee Program. Your employer must notify the Washington Insurance Department that you are beginning the Trainee program, and the program must meet certain criteria. Click here for more information.  
• All residents (except those with one year of experience) must take the Washington exam administered by (new link) Pearson VUE.
• Submit fingerprints.
• The following applicants may be licensed reciprocally and do not need the Washington exam:  
  • Non-residents who hold an adjuster license by examination in their home state;
  • Non-residents whose home state does not license adjusters, but who passed an examination for an adjuster license in another state.   

Adjuster Exam Preparation

AdjusterPro offers full-preparedness exam study packages specifically for Washington. Select the package (above-right) and take the state exam with absolute confidence you'll pass the first time.

Adjuster Exam Registration

You may schedule your Washington exam (new link) online or by calling Pearson VUE at (800) 274-8949.

Washington License Application

For Residents:

• Meet the experience or education requirement.
• Schedule and pass your exam.
• Apply online through the OIC Licensing Services
• Have your proof of experience and exam score report ready.  You'll need to attach them electronically or mail them in.
• Submit fingerprints. You may request a blank fingerprint card by emailing licinfo@oic.wa.gov.

For Non-Residents:

• Apply online, either through the OIC Licensing Services or through (new link) NIPR:
• Submit a fingerprint card. You may request a blank fingerprint card by emailing licinfo@oic.wa.gov.

Reciprocity

Washington will grant non-resident licenses to applicants who hold a resident license by examination in their home state, as long as that state in turn grants non-resident licenses to Washington residents. If a non-resident’s home state does not license adjusters or does not require an exam, the applicant may designate, for licensing purposes, a “home state” in which they hold an adjuster license by examination. If you do not hold a resident license in any state, you will have to take the Washington exam.

Maintaining Your License

• There is no continuing education requirement for Washington Adjusters.
• This is a 2-year license.
• Use the Department’s Online Services to renew your license, as well as update your personal and license information.
• The Renewal Fee for this license is $50

License Fees

• License Fee $50
• Filing Fee $5
• Affiliation Fee $20
• Fingerprint Processing Fee: $45.25
• License Renewal Fee $50

Contact the Washington Department of Insurance

Attn: Licensing
Office of Insurance Commissioner
P. O. Box 40257, Olympia, WA 98504-0257

For overnight mail: 5000 Capitol Blvd. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 725-7144, Fax: (360) 586-2019, Email: licinfo@oic.wa.gov