This guide contains the costs, continuing education requirements, and links for Alabama adjuster license renewal.
This guide is for Alabama Residents and Designated Home State license holders. If you are renewing a non-resident license, scroll down to the non-resident section.
Resident Renewal
Continuing Education
Renewal
CE Requirement | 24 credits
Renewal Cost | $80
CE Cost | ~$49 + state fee
How to Renew Your Alabama Adjuster License
AL adjuster license renewal is a simple process. Essentially, you’ll just need to complete your CE requirements and submit your renewal application before the expiration date. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.
In Alabama, adjuster licenses expire on the last day of your birth month every other year. If you were licensed in an even-numbered year, your expiration will be in an even-numbered year – and vice versa.
You can find your expiration date using the State Based Systems license lookup tool.
Step 1: Alabama Adjuster Continuing Education
The first step to renewing your Alabama adjuster license is to complete your continuing education requirements (CE).
The CE requirement for adjusters is: 24 credits, including 3 in ethics.
There are two ways to meet your continuing education requirements:
Take an Online CE Course
Online continuing education courses are the most common method to fill complete your CE.
These are self-paced, video/text courses that fill your entire credit requirement. It’s the most simple and quick way to get the education you need. It’s also the most price-effective method.
Recommended
Check out our recommended CE course – $49 + state fee.
Take a Class at an Adjuster Event
It is less common to fill your entire continuing education requirement at live events.
Adjuster conferences, conventions, and other events often offer CE credits for attending classes at the event.
The downside is that these classes generally only offer 1-4 credit hours each. It’s better to see these classes as more targeted training, rather than a reliable CE path.
Check out our Adjuster Events page to find events near you.
When to Take Continuing Education Courses
You can take continuing education courses any time during your two year license term.
The Alabama Department of Insurance recommends you finish your CE credits 7 or more days before your expiration date. This allows time for the course provider to submit proof of completion and for the state’s system to update.
Note
Continuing education is easy to complete, but it’s also easy to forget. Don’t put it off until the last minute – late renewals are expensive!
Step 2: Alabama Adjuster License Renewal Application
Once you’ve completed your CE, you can submit your renewal application during the renewal window.
ALDOI will send you a renewal notice when the renewal window opens. This is generally 60-90 days before the expiration date.
If you’ve changed your mailing or email address since your last renewal, be sure to update your information in NIPR so you don’t miss any correspondence from the state.
Submit your renewal using NIPR.
The adjuster license renewal fee is: $80
Alabama Non-Resident Adjuster License Renewal
Non-Resident Renewal
Continuing Education
Renewal
CE | Follow your home state
Renewal Cost | $110
Renewing your non-resident Alabama adjuster license is simple. The process includes keeping your home state license in good standing, and applying for renewal before the expiration date.
Keeping your home state license in good standing essentially means keeping up with your continuing education and renewing on time.
If that’s in order, all you have to do is submit your Alabama non-resident adjuster license renewal.
Submit your renewal using NIPR.
The non-resident adjuster license renewal fee is: $110
License expiration dates from home states and non-resident states don’t often line up, so tracking all of your license data in a spreadsheet or calendar is a wise move.
Note
If your home state or designated home state doesn’t have a continuing education requirement (AZ, CT, HI, ME, MI, NY, RI, SC, VT), you still need to complete CE to sustain your non-resident licenses.
The generally accepted solution to this issue is:
- Pick a state where you have a non-resident license, we’ll call this your “CE State”
- Ensure your CE state has a sufficient CE requirement (24 credits)
- Complete continuing education for your CE state
Texas is the most common choice for CE State.
Alabama Adjuster License Late Renewal and Reinstatement
If you’ve let your license expire, depending on the length of time past the expiration date, there are options to submit a late renewal or reinstate your license.
As with the standard renewal, you must complete your CE requirements before late renewal or reinstatement.
From 1 day to 30 days after the expiration date, you can file a late renewal. The fee for late renewal is $120.
Between 31 days and 1 year after the expiration date, you can reinstate your license. The fee for reinstatement is $160.
If your license is more than 1 year past the expiration date, you’ll need to apply for a new license. You can find those instructions on our Alabama Adjuster License guide.
Alabama Adjuster License Renewal & CE FAQ
How much does it cost to renew an Alabama adjuster license?
For residents, the cost to renew an Alabama adjuster license is around $130 + state fees. This includes the CE course and renewal fee.
For non-residents, the cost to renew an Alabama adjuster license is around $110.
What are the continuing education requirements for the Alabama adjuster license?
The CE requirement for the Alabama adjuster license is: 24 credits, including 3 in ethics.
How do I check my CE credits in Alabama?
You can use the SBS license lookup tool to find your transcript of CE credits in Alabama.
What happens if I let my adjuster license expire in Alabama?
If your Alabama adjuster license expires, you may be able to submit a late renewal or reinstate your license.
The amount of time past your expiration date will determine your options. Find further details on our Alabama Adjuster License Renewal guide.
