# How to Become an Insurance Adjuster in Illinois

_Licensing_

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Illinois regulates insurance adjusters through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The state requires licensing for public adjusters but does not require independent adjusters to hold a state-issued license, making it one of the more accessible markets for independent adjusting work.



Illinois requires licensing for Public Adjusters. Independent adjusters and staff adjusters working on behalf of insurers are generally not required to hold a state-issued license, though many obtain a Designated Home State license for career flexibility.



Public adjuster applicants must pass a state licensing examination. The exam is administered by a third-party testing provider.



Verify you meet the experience/background requirementsComplete any required pre-licensing educationPass the state licensing examApply through the IDFPR online portalPay examination and licensing fees

Licensed public adjusters must complete continuing education requirements for renewal. Contact the IDFPR for current CE hour requirements.



Illinois does not require independent adjusters to hold a state license, making it one of the more accessible states for independent adjusting work. However, obtaining a DHS license from another state is still recommended for career flexibility and access to non-resident licensing in other states.