# How to Become an Insurance Adjuster in North Carolina

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North Carolina requires insurance adjusters to be licensed through the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI). The state does not require pre-licensing education, but all adjuster applicants must pass a state exam. Applications are processed through NIPR with a typical turnaround of 60 days.



North Carolina issues several adjuster license types:

Adjuster — General property and casualty adjusterHail Adjuster — Specialized for hail damage claimsPublic Adjuster — Represents policyholders

Adjuster applicants must pass a state licensing examination. Exams are administered through Pearson VUE. Resident applicants from California, Hawaii, or New York must pass an exam regardless of other qualifications.



Prepare for the state licensing exam (no formal pre-licensing education required)Pass the Pearson VUE licensing examinationApply through NIPRPay the applicable licensing feePost bond (public adjusters only)Application processing time is typically 60 days.



Continuing education requirements apply for license renewal. Contact the NC Department of Insurance for current CE hour requirements.



North Carolina is notable for not requiring pre-licensing education, making the exam the primary barrier to entry. The state also offers a specialized Hail Adjuster license at a lower fee.