Public Adjuster License Requirements in Louisiana
LicensedEverything you need to know about public adjuster licensing in Louisiana — requirements, how to verify a license, applicable fee caps, and what to do if you encounter an unlicensed operator.
Public adjusters are licensed and regulated in Louisiana
Louisiana requires public adjusters to obtain a state license before representing policyholders in insurance claims. Always verify a license before signing any contract.
Licensing Requirements
- Licensing Authority
- Louisiana Department of Insurance →
- Exam Required
- Yes
- Surety Bond Required
- $50,000
- Continuing Education
- 24 hours every 2 years
- Nonresident Registration
- Required before adjusting claims in Louisiana
Louisiana requires a public adjuster license. Applicants must pass a state exam, file a $50,000 surety bond, and complete continuing education. Louisiana has unique fee regulations including provisions for hourly rates.
Verify a License
Always verify a public adjuster's license before signing any contract. Use the tools below to check license status in Louisiana.
How to verify — step by step:
- 1 Visit the NAIC SBS lookup tool or your state's DOI licensing portal using the links above.
- 2 Enter the adjuster's name or license number as it appears on their business card or contract.
- 3 Confirm that the license type is listed as "Public Adjuster" — not a different license class.
- 4 Verify the license status is "Active" — not expired, inactive, suspended, or revoked.
- 5 Look for any disciplinary actions, regulatory orders, or enforcement history associated with the license.
Governing Statutes
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La. R.S. § 22:1703
Public adjuster fees — capped at 10% during declared disasters
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La. R.S. § 22:1701 et seq.
Public adjuster licensing requirements and bond ($50,000)
What To Do If You Suspect an Unlicensed Adjuster
If someone is representing themselves as a public adjuster in Louisiana without a valid license, contact the Louisiana Department of Insurance immediately.
Regulatory Authority
Louisiana Department of Insurance →Complaint Hotline
800-259-5300Fraud Hotline
225-342-4956File a Complaint Online
File Complaint →Also report it here: Submit a report on PublicAdjusterHQ so we can help direct you to the right authority and track patterns of unlicensed activity in Louisiana.