How much does it cost to get a public adjuster license?

Public adjuster license costs vary widely by state. Application fees generally run about $50 to $200, with the exam an additional $50 to $100, plus fingerprinting and, in most states, a surety bond. For example, Texas charges a $50 application fee and requires a bond of $10,000 or more; New York charges $100 and requires a $1,000 bond plus a 40-hour prelicensing course; Florida requires a $50,000 bond; Illinois charges a $250 license fee, a $92 exam, and a $50,000 bond.