To obtain your New Mexico 18-40 (independent or staff) adjuster license, complete the following steps:
1. Meet the basic New Mexico Adjuster Licensing Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be able to demonstrate a good business reputation, and must intend to engage in a bona fide manner in the business of adjusting insurance claims
2. While New Mexico does not require a pre-licensing course, we recommend completing AdjusterPro’s New Mexico Exam Prep Course to ensure passing the state exam
3. Register for and pass the New Mexico State Exam
– Register online with Prometric New Mexico
– The exam name is 18-40 Independent and Staff Adjuster
4. Process and submit Fingerprints using the following process:
- The facility/agency or applicant must register with Gemalto Cogent at www.aps.gemalto.com. Click “New Mexico” and Click “Register Online.”
- After registration and payment are complete, the applicant will receive a REG ID.
- Once the REG ID is provided to the applicant, the applicant may take it and a valid identification to any Gemalto Cogent fingerprint site to complete fingerprinting.
- While online registration is the preferred registration method, telephone registration can also be completed by calling 1-877-99NMAPS (1-877-996-6277).
- The entity the applicant is applying to is the New Mexico Department of Insurance
- The ORI Number for the Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is NM920210Z.
5. Complete the Independent Adjuster Affiliation Form
6. Submit an application through NIPR within 30 days of passing the exam
7. Check to see if your license has been issued at SBS
See additional licensing details, including nonresident information on the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance website. Or read complete licensing and compliance instructions in our How to Become an Insurance Adjuster in New Mexico article.