How do I get a property and casualty insurance adjuster license?

Adjuster licensing is set state by state, so the first step is confirming your state's rules; 16 jurisdictions do not license adjusters at all. Where licensing is required, the usual path is a prelicensing course (often around 40 hours), a passing score on the state exam, fingerprinting with a background check, and an application filed with the state or through NIPR. Many adjusters start with a Florida or Texas license because most other states accept it through reciprocity.