• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must be trustworthy
• Must reside in the state practicing in or in one that has reciprocity
• Must submit the appropriate application and fees to the State of Florida
• Must complete an approved adjuster designation course such as ours and pass our state-approved final exam OR
• Must pass the Pearson VUE state exam

View Florida State Webpage here with qualifications.

• Take our approved pre-licensing course and pass our state-approved final exam with at least a 70%
• Have your fingerprints taken through the state-contracted vendor IdentoGO
• Submit your adjuster application to the state of Florida

• 6-20 (Resident) Florida Adjuster License – Make sure you meet the Eligibility Requirements 
• 70-20 (Non-Resident) Florida Adjuster License – Make sure you meet the Eligibility Requirements 
• Secure your Professional In Claims Adjuster Designation from 2021training.com 
• Get your fingerprints to submit with your application 
• Apply for your License
• Pay your Licensing Fee
• Set up your License Appointment 
• Maintain your Continuing Education every 2 years 
• Renew your appointment every 2 years

• • You must be at least 18 years old. 
  • You must reside in the state of Florida.
  • You must be a United States citizen or a legal alien with work authorization.
  • You must secure a designation letter like the one you will receive at the end of our Professional In Claims adjuster designation online course.
  • You must successfully pass our state-approved final exam at the tail-end of our Professional In Claims adjuster designation online course.

  You should not have any felony convictions without having your civil rights restored.  Go to this Florida webpage to select button for Applicants With a Criminal History.

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must reside in one of the following states that does not offer an adjuster license:  Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia or Wisconsin
• You must be a United States citizen or a legal alien with work authorization.
• You must secure a designation letter like the one you will receive at the end of our Professional In Claims adjuster designation online course.
• You must successfully pass our state-approved final exam at the tail-end of our Professional In Claims adjuster designation online course.
• You must not have a valid resident adjuster license in any state.
• You must not have a valid designated home state adjuster license in any state.

You should not have any felony convictions without having your civil rights restored.  Go to this Florida webpage to select button for Applicants With a Criminal History.

Secure the Professional In Claims Adjuster Designation as written in the Florida Administrative Code 626.221 2.(j)

Register for our 40-hour online course to secure the Professional In Claims (PIC) adjuster designation.  The Professional In Claims adjuster designation satisfies the course and exam requirements for the Florida 6-20 or 70-20 Florida Adjuster License.

Once you’ve received your Professional In Claims (PIC) Designation Letter from us and your background check is cleared, you can apply for your Florida Insurance Adjuster License. Go to this Florida webpage to select button  “Apply for a License.”

• Our course is a 40-hour content course 
• These 40 hours above coupled with the 2-hour exam totals 42 hours
• I’ve seen some people work through the course from start to finish within 3-4 days
• Once you’ve passed the exam and received your certificate of completion from us, had your fingerprints taken, and submitted your online application, it will take the state anywhere from 1-5 business days for your application to be approved.

• Licensing class is required to get your license.
• RECOMMENDED – Xactimate software training to learn the most popular claims adjusting software for property claims
• RECOMMENDED – Basics of Construction class for those with no construction experience to introduce you to basic knowledge of construction principles
• RECOMMENDED – Certification training at the IA firm level

• You will need to pay the state-appointed license fee. There are fees associated with obtaining your insurance adjuster license. Be prepared to pay these fees when you submit your application. Go to this Florida webpage to select button “License Payment Methods and Fees.”

Set Up Your License Appointment

• You must set up an appointment for your Florida adjuster license.  The appointment is the authority given by an insurer or employer to a licensee to transact insurance or adjust claims on behalf of an insurer or employer.   Go to Florida’s MyProfile portal if you are self-appointing otherwise go to Florida’s eAppoint website.  

Maintain Continuing Education Every Two Years

• After obtaining your license, you’ll need to complete continuing education requirements to keep it active. Florida requires adjusters to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.  Four (4) of these 24 hours must be in “Law and Ethics.”

Renew Your Appointment Every Two Years

• Your insurance adjuster appointment in Florida needs to be renewed every two years by the last day of your birth month. You can renew your license appointment online through the MyProfile system. Make sure to complete your continuing education requirements before renewing.

It’s important to note that requirements and procedures may change over time, so it’s advisable to visit the Florida Department of Financial Services website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information on becoming a licensed insurance adjuster in Florida. Feel free to call 2021 Training if you need any guidance on what courses are right for you or advise on following the process outlined above.  We are always  here to help and answer questions. 972-767-7699