United States · Licensing examHow much insurance adjuster continuing education do you need?
| State | Hours | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 every 2 years | 3 in ethics; at least 12 classroom or classroom-equivalent; finish 30 days before expiry so providers can report it |
| Florida | 24 every 2 years | Due by the end of your birth month; shown in your MyProfile account. Public adjuster courses are coded CE3-20 and CE5-320 |
| California | 24 per two-year license term | 3 in ethics, for adjusters and public adjusters. Claims adjusters also complete Fair Claims Settlement Practices training each year by September 1 |
| Alabama | 24 per renewal period | 3 in ethics; extra hours don't carry over; nonresidents who meet their home state's CE are exempt |
| North Carolina | Every 2 years | Includes mandatory ethics and flood hours. Nonresidents using NC as their home state need 24 hours |
| Georgia | 24 for resident licensees with under 20 years of service | 3 in ethics. OCI's CE page doesn't say whether this covers adjusters; workers' compensation adjusters take 20 hours through the State Board of Workers' Compensation |
If you fall behind
- Texas fines $50 for each hour not done by midnight Central Time on your expiration date, up to $500 per license. Paying the fine doesn't replace the hours.
- North Carolina gives you 4 months after your compliance date to finish, with a $75 reinstatement through Prometric. After that the license goes inactive.
- Texas licensees continuously licensed there for 20 years may be exempt; apply at least two weeks before expiry.
Renewal fees
| State | Renewal |
|---|---|
| Texas | $50 every 2 years, plus $25 if you pay late |
| California | $311 per two-year term, $390 if late |
| North Carolina | $109 each April 1 |
| Alabama | $80 every 2 years, $120 if late |
Sources: Texas Department of Insurance · Florida DFS · California Department of Insurance and 7 more. Checked October 2026.
- Texas Department of Insurance: Adjuster, all lines, manage your license (updated 12/9/2025) ↗
- Florida DFS: 6-20 Resident All-Lines Adjuster License (PDF) ↗
- Florida DFS: 3-20 Resident Public Adjuster License (PDF) ↗
- California Department of Insurance: Insurance Adjuster Licensing Information ↗
- California Department of Insurance: Public Adjuster, Application Procedures for Individual Residents ↗
- California Department of Insurance: Producer Licensing Fees ↗
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Adjuster Requirements ↗
- NC Department of Insurance: Continuing Education for Insurance Producers and Adjusters ↗
- NC Department of Insurance: Registration Fees for Adjusters (modified 07/16/2025) ↗
- Georgia OCI: Continuing Education ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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