Illinois adjuster license
Illinois doesn't license independent adjusters. Here's how to work claims there anyway.
Working as an adjuster from Illinois
Residents of states without an adjuster license usually get a designated home state (DHS) license from Texas or Florida — pass that state's adjuster exam (or approved course), get fingerprinted, and use the license to get nonresident licenses in states that require one. Illinois does not license independent/company adjusters (only Public Adjusters; 165-min exam, no pre-licensing). Residents use a DHS license (TX/FL etc.).
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Adjuster license rules across the US
Other Illinois licenses
Life & Health license · Property & Casualty license · All Illinois insurance licenses
Questions
How long does it take to get a independent insurance adjuster license in Illinois?
Illinois has no required pre-licensing hours, so many candidates sit the exam within 1–3 weeks of studying. After you pass, license approval usually takes a few days to a few weeks after fingerprints clear.
How much does a Illinois Adjuster license cost?
See the fees table above; add fingerprints and a course if you take one.
Who runs the Illinois insurance exam?
The state's exam vendor. Book the exam on the vendor's site after reading the candidate handbook.