Our Adjuster Essentials offers the single course you need for your state. For some states, it’s the required pre-licensing course and for others, it is an exam prep course. Either way, the essentials will prepare you to ace your state’s adjuster licensing exam.

The Total Adjuster Package includes your state’s exam prep or pre-licensing course as well as additional training to help prepare you for the job itself. Having this knowledge before you start will mean you can get hired and start closing claims (and making money!) faster.

• Construction 101 covers how to determine and estimate the type, grade, and quantity of building materials, as well as the basics of the construction process and rooftop assessments and inspections. It was created by a veteran adjuster and is a great precursor to XM8 training.
• The Xactimate Live Webinar will teach you how to work a claim from start to finish so you can hit the ground running when you get assigned those first claims.
• Our Adjuster Success Method course is a new, one-of-a-kind career training webinar. It was created by veteran adjusters who wanted to share what they wished they’d known when they started – everything from how to find work, what tools you’ll need, how to adjust and inspect your first claim, and most importantly, how to set yourself up for a lasting and successful career.

To obtain your California adjuster license, complete the following steps:

1. Meet the basic California Adjuster Licensing Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have two years of certified experience in the insurance adjusting field, equal to 4,000 compensated hours

2. While California does not require a pre-licensing course, we highly recommend completing AdjusterPro’s California Exam Prep Course to ensure passing the state exam

3. Register for and pass the California State Exam

• Register for the ‘Independent Insurance Adjuster Examination’ online with PSI

4. Submit your adjuster application using Sircon or Form LIC 041-A

5. Obtain and submit a $2,000 Bond of Insurance adjuster using form CDI Form 31A-14

6. Process and submit Fingerprints according to instructions on the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fingerprinting Requirements page

• License applicants are not to submit fingerprint impressions until their license application is received at the California Department of Insurance

7. If you intend to conduct business from any location in California other than the principal place of business, a Branch Office Certificate must be obtained by submitting an Application for a Branch Office Certificate, form LIC 31A-13, and fee.

8. Submit a 2×2 passport photo

9. Check to see if your license has been issued at CDI License Search

See additional licensing details, including nonresident information on the CDI Licensing Guide website. Or read complete licensing and compliance instructions in our How to Become an Insurance Adjuster in California article.

• AdjusterPro Course Fee: $179
• Exam Fee:
  • $122 at a PSI Testing Site (21 sites located throughout state)
  • $79 at CDI Testing Site in Downtown Los Angeles
• Exam Retake fee: $32
• Fingerprint Fee (through PSI): $68.95 or
• Fingerprint Fee (Through CDI): $59
• License Application Fee: $79
• Licensing Fee: $311
• Bond Fee: Varies depending on credit rating and other factors
• Branch Office Certificate (if applicable): $52
• License Renewal Fee: $311

California does not grant reciprocal licenses. To become a licensed adjuster in California, you must pass the state exam.

Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/insurance-adjuster.cfm

Mailing Address:
California Department of Insurance
Visit CDI Contact Us to find the office closest to you

Phone: 800-967-9331
Email: Use CDI Contact Form

Our team is passionate about providing the best insurance training courses and online classroom experience in the industry. We are committed to helping you succeed at every step of your adjusting career.

At AdjusterPro, we believe in serving our customers with transparency, honesty, and adhering to the Golden Rule, treating others as we would want to be treated.

Building our company upon these principles, here are a few other ways we differentiate from the competition:

• We offer over 170 courses – the most comprehensive catalog in the country
• Our simple, engaging online training was created to help you comprehend and retain information
• Keeping your license compliant is simple with our convenient continuing education courses
• You’ll receive honest answers from our dedicated (real-people) customer engagement team
• 50 states strong: we offer a path to licensing for every state
• Over 50,000 people have trained with us
• 8 of the country’s top 10 insurance carriers train with AdjusterPro
• 98.4% customer satisfaction rating
• AdjusterPro is more than just online courses. We’re the nation’s go-to resource for all things adjuster. Whether it’s licensing, reciprocity, CE, networking, tips of the trade, or career advice, we’ve got you covered.

Whether you are just starting to explore the insurance claims industry, a Fortune 500 company, or are a veteran adjuster looking for additional training, we are here to help you reach your goals and achieve success.