Licensing Procedures – Adjusters

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An adjuster license is required for any person acting as an adjuster under an insurance policy.
Temporary permits are only available in the event of a catastrophe in this state. Salaried employees of authorized insurance companies do not need an insurance adjuster license.

Oregon has general lines and health adjusters only. Adjusters acting only as workers compensation adjusters do not need an adjuster's license as long as they are certified as a claims examiner under standards approved by the Oregon Workers Compensation Division.

Individuals

Oregon Residents

All resident adjusters must take an adjuster exam. No pre-licensing training is required.

To apply as a resident adjuster:

1. Submit an Individual Insurance License Application (Form 3000).
2. Submit a fingerprint card (Form FD-258).
3. Pay a $75 fee.

NOTE: The business entity (agency) also must file an affiliation of producer (Form 2139) within 30 days.

Exam Information

Exams are administered by Prometric. See Prometric's Web site for information for candidates for Oregon licenses, including how to register for exams, exam outlines, and exam fees. An insurance application must be approved before an applicant can register for an exam. Exam fees are paid directly to Prometric at the time of exam registration.

Individuals who wish to request special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or for whom English is a second language (ESL) may request special exam arrangements by submitting a special accommodations form to Prometric. The form is available on Prometric's Web site in the licensing information bulletin.

Nonresidents

To apply as a nonresident adjuster:

1. Submit an Individual Insurance License Application (Form 3000).
2. Contact the Insurance Division to see if an examination is necessary.
3. If no exam is necessary submit an original letter of certification, dated within the last 90 days, from the home state.
4. Pay a $75 fee.

NOTE: The business entity (agency) also must file an affiliation of producer (Form 2139) within 30 days.

Business Entities

Oregon Residents

To apply as a resident adjusting firm:

1. Submit a Business Entity Application (Form 3001).
2. Pay a $75 fee.

NOTES:

1. Assumed business names must be registered with the Secretary of State Corporation Division.
2. The business entity (agency) also must file an affiliation of producer (Form 2139) within 30 days.

Nonresidents

To apply as a nonresident adjusting firm:

1. Submit a Business Entity Application (Form 3001).
2. Submit an original letter of certification, dated within the last 90 days, from the home state.
3. Pay a $75 fee.

NOTE: The business entity (agency) also must file an affiliation of producer (Form 2139) within 30 days