State Requirements

Kentucky / Non-Resident Adjuster Renewal / Individual

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  • Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
  • Fees are per application and are deemed earned when received and are not refundable, per KRS304.9-200(4).
  • Kentucky allows a grace period with late penalty fee. The late penalty will be applied the 1st day after license expiration date up until two (2) months after license expiration month.
    • ExpMth+0 = Expiration Month
    • ExpMth+1 = 1st day of month after license expire month (Late fee charged)
    • ExpMth+2 = 1st day of 2nd month after license expire month (Late fee charged)
    • ExpMth+3 = 1st day of 3rd month after license expire month (License cancelled. No renewal allowed. Applicant will have to apply as new) 
  • An individual submitting insurance application or renewal fees who is the spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned a duty station in the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall be eligible for refund of fees, pursuant to KRS 12:357.  Upon notification to the Kentucky Department of Insurance, the fees will be refunded to the individual within thirty (30) days of their submission if the applicant demonstrates compliance with the requirements of KRS 12:357.
    • To demonstrate compliance with KRS 12.357, an applicant shall include the following with their application:

1.    Proof that the applicant is married to a current member of the Armed Forces of the United States;

2.    Proof that the applicant's spouse is assigned to a duty station in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and

3.    Proof that the applicant has satisfied all statutory and regulatory pre-licensing course of study requirements, and all statutory and regulatory examination requirements, or proof that the applicant holds a valid individual insurance license issued by another state, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States.

Independent Adjuster

  • Renewal Fee: $50.00
  • Late Renewal Fee: $100.00

Public Adjuster

  • Renewal Fee: $50.00
  • Late Renewal Fee: $100.00

Staff Adjuster

  • Renewal Fee: $50.00
  • Late Renewal Fee: $100.00
  • Please note that license class names can vary by state.
  • Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Adjuster

Independent Adjuster

  • Property & Casualty
  • Crop
  • Workers' Compensation

Public Adjuster

  • Property & Casualty

Staff Adjuster

  • Property & Casualty
  • Crop
  • Workers' Compensation

Applicant Can

  • Submit adjuster for individuals electronically.
  • Submit adjuster for business entities electronically.
  • Submit Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) electronically.
  • Print licenses electronically.

Business Rules

  • To avoid penalties and/or fines, immediately change address by utilizing Kentucky e-Services.

  • Applicant with status reason code of "affidavit on file" may not amend or reinstate.

  • Adjuster Designated Home State (ADHS) Rules:
    • In order for an applicant to designate a home state during the renewal application, the applicant must have an active non-resident adjuster license on the Producer Database (PDB) and no active resident adjuster license.
    • If designated home state license is inactive at the time of renewal and no active resident adjuster license exists, applicant may select another state with an active adjuster license as the designated home state.  Application will defer to state for review.
    • If applicant holds only a non-resident adjuster license in a state that licenses resident adjusters, applicant is permitted to designate an active non-resident adjuster license as their home state license. Application will defer to state for review.
    • If applicant holds only an active non-resident adjuster license in a state that offers adjuster licensing, applicant must use current resident license to renew non-resident adjuster license. Application will defer to state for review.

All License Classes

Renewal Period StartsNinety (90) days prior to expiration date

Late Renewal Period: Expiration Date. Expiration date up to two months after expiration.

Contact Information

Address

Kentucky Department of Insurance
Mayo-Underwood Building
500 Mero Street, 2 SE 11
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States

Mailing Address

Kentucky Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 517
Frankfort, KY 40602
United States

Special Instructions

License Printing & eService

Frequently Asked Questions

Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state.

  • Exams are valid up to 12 months.