Failing your adjuster licensing exam can be discouraging, but one bad day does not have to derail your entire licensing path. For many successful adjusters, a failed attempt is simply a detour.
What matters most is knowing what to do next, and one of the first things to understand is how long you’ll need to wait before you can take the exam again.
Since every state handles retakes differently, the waiting period timeline can vary quite a bit depending on where you’re getting licensed. This guide gives you a simple state-by-state overview so you can see what to expect and make a plan with confidence.
At AdjusterPro, we’ve helped thousands of students prepare for licensure, and we know that understanding the rules in advance can make the process feel much more manageable. But whether you study with us, another provider, or on your own, the goal is the same: to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
| Note: For many states that use PSI as their testing vendor, you cannot schedule a new appointment on the same day you take the exam, but you can schedule the very next day to test as soon as two days after your failed attempt. |
State Waiting Periods
| State | General Retake Waiting Period | Different Waiting Periods by Attempt or Exam Type |
| Alabama | May reschedule immediately after 1st failure90-day wait after 2nd failureMay reschedule immediately after 3rd failure180-day wait after 4th and all subsequent failures | May reschedule immediately after 1st failure90-day wait after 2nd failureMay reschedule immediately after 3rd failure180-day wait after 4th and all subsequent failures |
| Alaska | Wait 24 hours to schedule a retest at a physical test center. | Online (OnVUE) exams: Wait 7 days after the 1st attempt, 14 days after the 2nd attempt, and 30 days after the 3rd attempt. |
| Arkansas | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | After 3 attempts or 90 days: Must wait 4 weeks and reapply if the exam is not passed within 90 days or after 3 attempts. |
| Colorado | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Connecticut | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Delaware | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| District of Columbia | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Florida | No explicit wait time to schedule. | Limit: A maximum of 5 attempts per 12-month period. |
| Georgia | Can schedule a new exam within 1 day. | Attempt 1 & 2: Wait 14 days to retest.Attempt 3+: Wait 60 days after the 3rd and any subsequent attempts. |
| Hawaii | Wait 24 hours to schedule a retest at a physical test center. | Online (OnVUE) exams: Wait 2 weeks after the 1st attempt, and 4 weeks after each subsequent attempt. |
| Idaho | Retake 24 hours after the last attempt. | None listed. |
| Illinois | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | Public Adjusters: Wait 7 days after the 1st attempt, and 30 days after the 2nd and any subsequent attempts. |
| Indiana | Wait 48 hours before retaking an exam. | None listed. |
| Iowa | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Kansas | Wait 24 hours to schedule, but must wait 7 calendar days before taking the exam. | None listed. |
| Louisiana | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| Maine | Wait 1 day before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Michigan | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| Minnesota | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| Mississippi | Wait 1 day (24 hours) before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Missouri | Wait 1 day before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Montana | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Nebraska | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| Nevada | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| New Hampshire | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| New Jersey | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| New Mexico | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | After 4 attempts: Must wait 6 months after the 4th unsuccessful attempt. |
| New York | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| North Carolina | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Ohio | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| Oklahoma | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | Bail Bondsman: Must wait 31 days after the failed exam date to reschedule. |
| Oregon | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| Pennsylvania | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| Rhode Island | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| South Carolina | Retake 24 hours after the last attempt. | None listed. |
| Tennessee | Wait 24 hours to schedule. Attempt 1: Wait 10 days to retake. Attempt 2+: Wait 30 days. | Public Adjuster: Wait 30 days after each attempt. After 3 attempts, must wait 1 year before retaking. |
| Texas | Can schedule a new exam within 1 day. | None listed. |
| Virginia | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | After 3 attempts: Wait 30 calendar days before retaking the exam. |
| Washington | Cannot schedule the same day; can schedule the next day to test as soon as 2 days later. | None listed. |
| West Virginia | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Wyoming | Wait 24 hours before scheduling a retest. | None listed. |
| Note: State retake rules can change, so be sure to verify the most up-to-date waiting period with your state’s Department of Insurance or testing provider before you reschedule your exam. The sources provided for Massachusetts, Utah, and Vermont do not specify a waiting period for retaking failed examinations. You may want to verify the specific waiting policies for those three states through their respective Departments of Insurance or testing vendor portals. |
Next Steps: How to Prepare for Your Adjuster Licensing Exam Retake
No matter what your state’s waiting period is, try not to look at the shortest possible retake date as the automatic best option. Just because you can take the exam again quickly doesn’t always mean you should. In many cases, the smartest move is to use as much of that waiting period as you can to study more effectively, review your weak areas, and go into your next attempt better prepared instead of just hoping for a different result.
That might mean reviewing your score report, focusing on state-specific material, and using helpful study tools like flashcards, study guides, and practice exams. Many prep courses include those kinds of resources, and at AdjusterPro, our practice exams are unlimited, so students can keep building confidence before test day. The goal isn’t just to retake the exam as soon as possible. It’s to retake it as ready and prepared as possible.
If you need help with your next steps, read about how to get licensed in your state for the broader process, or check out “What Happens if You Fail Your Adjuster Licensing Exam” for a deeper look at what to expect and how to bounce back.
