The California Department of Insurance issued an emergency declaration to aid in recovery from the wildfires that are devastating the state. The declaration allows for the use of nonlicensed adjusters if certain requirements are met.

California Governor Gavin Newson declared a state of emergency on January 7, 2025, allowing Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to declare an emergency situation. Since there will be an overwhelming amount of claims and likely a shortage of licensed adjusters, insurers may use nonlicensed adjusters if these conditions are met: