1. (1)

   1. (a) The application for a license as an independent adjuster or public adjuster shall be:

      1. (i) made to the commissioner on forms and in a manner the commissioner requires; and
      2. (ii) except as provided in Subsection (4), accompanied by the applicable fee, which is not refunded if the application is denied.

   2. (b) The application shall provide:

      1. (i) information about the applicant's identity, including:

         1. (A) the applicant's:

            1. (I) Social Security number; or
            2. (II) federal employer identification number;
         2. (B) the applicant's personal history, experience, education, and business record;
         3. (C) if the applicant is a natural person, whether the applicant is 18 years old or older; and
         4. (D) whether the applicant has committed an act that is a ground for denial, suspension, or revocation as set forth in Section 31A-26-213; and
      2. (ii) any other information as the commissioner reasonably requires.
2. (2) The commissioner may require documents reasonably necessary to verify the information contained in the application.
3. (3) An applicant's Social Security number contained in an application filed under this section is a private record under Section 63G-2-302.

4. (4) The following individuals are exempt from paying a license fee:

   1. (a) an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States while the individual is stationed within this state, if:

      1. (i) the individual holds a valid license to practice the regulated occupation or profession issued by any other state or jurisdiction recognized by the department; and
      2. (ii) the license is current and the individual is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction of licensure; and

   2. (b) the spouse of an individual serving in the armed forces of the United States or the spouse of a DOD civilian while the individual or DOD civilian is stationed within this state, if:

      1. (i) the spouse holds a valid license to practice the regulated occupation or profession issued by any other state or jurisdiction recognized by the department; and
      2. (ii) the license is current and the spouse is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction of licensure.

Amended by Chapter 175, 2025 General Session