There are two components to handling an auto claim; appraising the damage to the vehicle and settling the claim itself. Appraisers play a key role in this process, since motor vehicle claims require specialized knowledge of auto repair that most adjusters simply don’t have. That’s where auto damage appraisers come in: these insurance professionals inspect vehicle damage, calculate the worth of the vehicle, and write an estimate for repair. Then the adjuster settles the claim based on the appraisal. Many states require adjusters to hold both licenses if they want to work on both parts of the claim — the appraisal and the settlement. Two states, Connecticut and South Carolina, require adjusters to hold both licenses to work on any part of an auto claim.

To obtain your Delaware Motor Vehicle Appraiser license, complete the following steps:

1. Meet the basic Delaware Motor Vehicle Licensing Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old

2. While Delaware does not require a pre-licensing course, we recommend completing the AdjusterPro Delaware Motor Vehicle Appraiser Exam Prep Course to ensure passing the state exam

3. Register for and pass the Delaware Appraiser State Exam: You can register online with PearsonVue

4. Submit your application through NIPR

5. Delaware requires applicants to submit both a state and a federal criminal history background check. Both reports should be faxed to 302-736-7906 within 90 days of obtaining fingerprints and submitting your application: Click here for instructions for the state and federal criminal history check

6. Check to see if your license has been issued at SBS Delaware

Additional licensing details are available on the Delaware Licensing Procedures website.

Delaware allows you to hold both an adjuster license and an auto appraiser license to handle both parts of an auto claim: the appraisal and the settlement. Click on the adjuster compliance tab above for more information

• AdjusterPro Course Fee: $149
• Exam Fee: $90
• Licensing Fee: $100
• The fee for a certified State of Delaware Criminal History is $72.00.
• The fee for a certified State of Delaware and Federal Criminal History (must be mandated by law) is $85.00.
• License Renewal Fee: $100

Website: http://insurance.delaware.gov/divisions/renewlicense/#LicProc

Mailing Address:

Insurance Commissioner

1351 West North Street
Suite 101
Dover, DE 19904

Phone: (302) 674-7390
Fax: 302-736-7906
Email: licensing@delaware.gov

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