State Requirements

Ohio / Non-Resident Adjuster Licensing / Individual

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  • Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
  • All fees are charged per application.

Public Insurance Adjuster

  • Fee: $100.00
  • Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Adjuster

Public Insurance Adjuster

  • Public Insurance Adjuster

Applicant Can

  • Submit adjuster for individuals electronically.
  • Add lines of authority to an existing active license electronically.
  • Print licenses electronically.

Applicant Cannot

  • Reinstate a license electronically.

Business Rules

  • Applicant must be eighteen (18) years old or older as determined from the applicant's date of birth.

  • If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.

  • Applicant must not have any serious RIRS actions. Please contact the state if applicable.

  • Applicant must not hold an active resident license in Ohio.

  • Public Insurance Adjuster (PIA) applicants are required to:
    • Must have active public insurance adjuster license in resident state.
    • Provide proof of bond in the amount of at least $1,000, payable to the State of Ohio.
    • Completion of the Electronic Individual PIA Supplemental form (INS3216) found on the Department's website containing a notary section and the Ohio Specific Bond form.
    • Provide a copy of the form that will be used as the contract in Ohio.
    • Pass an appropriate Ohio public insurance adjuster examination; unless granted waiver per ORC section 3951.09..
    • Provide required supporting documents, if necessary.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Ohio Department of Insurance
Attention: License Division
50 West Town Street, 3rd Floor - Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215
United States

Phone: (614) 644-2665
Fax for Individuals: (614) 387-0096
Fax for Business Entities: (614) 387-0087
Email: Licensing@insurance.ohio.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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