How to Become an Insurance Adjuster in Georgia
Georgia requires licensing for insurance adjusters through the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI). The state offers several license types with different requirements depending on the type of claims you plan to handle. All applications are processed electronically through Sircon.
| Georgia License Required | Yes |
| Georgia Pre-Licensing Education | 16-40 hours |
| Georgia Exam Required | Yes |
| Georgia Fees |
|
Georgia Adjuster Exam Prep
Study outlines, sample question styles, and practical tips for the Georgia licensing exam, built as a companion to this licensing guide.
Open Georgia Exam PrepGeorgia License Types
Georgia issues several adjuster license types:
- Property and Casualty Adjuster — Handles standard property and casualty claims
- Public Adjuster — Represents policyholders
- Crop/Hail Adjuster — Requires CAPP card, no exam needed
- Workers' Compensation Adjuster — Requires CWPC or UCC designation, no exam needed
Georgia Pre-Licensing Education
P&C Adjusters: Must complete a 16-hour Property and Casualty pre-licensing course (8 hours per major line).
Public Adjusters: Must complete a 40-hour Property and Casualty pre-licensing course.
Crop/Hail Adjusters: No pre-licensing course required (CAPP card needed).
Workers' Comp Adjusters: No pre-licensing course required (CWPC or UCC designation needed).
Georgia Exam Details
The Georgia adjuster licensing exam requires a 70% passing score. If you fail, you must wait 14 days before retaking it. After three failed attempts, you must wait 60 days before retesting.
Georgia Application Process
- Complete the required pre-licensing course for your license type
- Pass the state licensing exam
- Submit fingerprints electronically for background check
- Apply through Sircon/Georgia online portal
- Pay the $120 licensing fee
All course completions and exam scores must be uploaded electronically. Paper documents are not accepted.
Georgia Continuing Education
Georgia requires continuing education for license renewal. Specific CE hour requirements vary by license type. Contact the OCI for current renewal requirements.
Georgia Reciprocity
Georgia participates in non-resident licensing reciprocity through NIPR.
Georgia Background Check
Yes. All applicants must submit fingerprints electronically and pass a criminal background check. Georgia requires proof of citizenship.
Georgia Key Links
Continuing education providers for Georgia. Course listings where published, plus a shortcut back to the CE rules in this guide.
Find Georgia Service Providers
Looking for claims service providers in Georgia? Search the Claims Pages provider directory for adjusters, restoration companies, investigators, and more.
Search the Georgia Provider Directory Georgia Department of InsuranceThis guide is provided for informational purposes. Requirements change periodically. Always verify current requirements directly with the Georgia department of insurance before applying.
