To obtain your New Mexico 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
- Have at least one year’s experience or special education or training in handling claims under insurance contracts. Such experience, education, and training must be of such nature and extent as to demonstrate the applicant’s competence to fulfill the responsibilities of an adjuster
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
4. Process and submit Fingerprints through 3M Cogent and attach the Proof of Fingerprinting Submissions Receipt to your application
5. Complete the Independent Adjuster Affiliation Form
6. Post Independent Adjuster Surety Bond with a coverage of $10,000
7. Submit an application through NIPR within 30 days of passing the exam
8. 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.