There are three types of crop losses you may be adjusting: private-market crop insurance, federal crop insurance or a combination of both.
Private-market crop insurance only
Washington state residents will need to take and pass the Washington state crop-adjuster exam, once that is completed you may apply for your crop-adjuster license online.
Non-residents must have a license from your resident state. If your resident state does not issue an adjuster exam or license, you must have a license from your designated home state.
Federal crop insurance
Obtain your Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (CAPP) certification.
This annual certification requires completion of pre-licensing education courses and the successful completion of a series of exams.
CAPP certification courses and exams are only offered by National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS).
You will not have to take the Washington state crop-adjuster exam.
Once you've completed CAPP certification, you may apply for your crop-adjuster license online.
Private-market and federal crop insurance
You will only need to obtain your Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (CAPP) certification and apply for your license online. You do not have to take the Washington state crop-adjuster exam.