Georgia Insurance Adjuster PreLicensing

Georgia Adjuster License FAQ

What are the requirements for obtaining a Georgia Adjuster License?

To become a licensed Georgia insurance adjuster, individuals must:

• Be 18 years of age.
• Complete a Designated 40 Hour PreLicensing Course.
• Pass the Georgia Adjuster Exam.

How do I apply for the Georgia license?

Resident must:

• Complete the above PreLicensing Course and Adjuster Exam.
• Complete application form GID103.
• Application fee of $65 must be included with application.

NOTE: Waiver of examination can be granted if applicant holds CPCU designation. Further, the exam requirement for residents can be waived if applicant was licensed for the same lines in their prior home state. The license in that state, however, must be active at the time of moving to Georgia and the applicant must submit a letter of clearance from their home state. They must apply within 90 days of moving to Georgia. 

Non-residents must:

• Complete the Nonresident Uniform Application for Individual Producer.
• Submit proof of home state licensure for license type requested; proof may be in form of an Original certification letter dated within 90 days from resident state or PDB printout.
• Application fee of $65 must be included with application.
• If you are from a state that does not have a license requirement, you may still be licensed in Georgia, however, you must take the Georgia Adjuster Examination to qualify.

Which states are reciprocal with a resident Georgia adjuster license?

According to AdjusterPro's research, the following 27 states grant reciprocal licensing to adjusters holding a Georgia resident adjuster license:

Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Which states are NOT reciprocal with a Georgia adjuster license?

The following 5 states are not reciprocal with Georgia specific to adjuster licensing:

Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island.

Which states do not require an adjuster license?

According to AdjusterPro's research, the following 17 states neither issue nor require licenses for adjusters:

Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin.

How do I maintain my license?

• This license is good for one year, and expires on Dec 31st. It can be renewed electronically through Sircon.
• Renew between August 1st and November 1st in order to avoid paying a $15 late renewal fee.
• Continuing Education requirements for residents only.
  • Resident licensees with less than 20 years service = 15 hours (3 ethics)
  • Resident licensees with more than 20 years service = 10 (3 ethics)
  • Newly licensed person = Pre-licensing course can stand for first year's CE credit. Submit pre-licensing certificate with renewal