Candidates who hold an authorization equivalent to an AMF-issued representative's certificate in the sector or a sector class of claims adjustment from another province or territory of Canada must complete the steps below before applying for a representative’s certificate.
The system of reference below lists the titles, equivalent AMF-issued certificates and specific requirements for obtaining a certificate in Québec by authorization issued by another province or territory of Canada.
Read the page Professional recognition to Practise in Québec providing answers to questions common to all sectors.
End of the InformationVarious minimum qualifications are accepted for entry into a career in claims adjustment in Québec.
If you hold an authorization to practise* in claims adjustment from another province or territory of Canada and that authorization is considered equivalent to the Québec certificate, then you will be exempt from the minimum qualifications.
To have your authorization to practise recognized, first submit an Application for professional recognition (Canada) (pdf - 724 KB)
This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada) through AMF E-ServicesTo submit your application from the AMF E-Services home page, select “Other” from the main menu, then “Other application/request”, then “Other application/request – Qualification”. Refer to the application form for other submission methods., attaching the following document:
- Your authorization to practise, issued by the regulator of another province or territory of Canada.
See the system of reference below to verify that your authorization is equivalent to an AMF-issued certificate. Only equivalent authorizations are recognized.
Once your application for recognition has been reviewed, the AMF will send you a communication informing you whether it has been allowed or denied and outlining the next steps.
If your your Application for professional recognition (pdf - 724 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada) is allowed, you will need to meet the following specific requirements:
- Pass AMF examination 05-115: Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and the rules governing the activities of claims adjusters (pdf - 69 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 20, 2017Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and the rules governing the activities of claims adjusters.
- Pass AMF examination 05-512: Settle personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance claims based on the client’s coverage (pdf - 28 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 9, 2012Settle personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance claims based on the client's coverage
To register for these examinations, follow the registration procedure available in the Examination page, where you will also find the examination rules and a list of examination preparation manuals.
Claims adjuster acting on behalf of an insurer
Claims adjusters acting on behalf of an insurer who do not hold an authorization to practise issued by a regulatory authority but who are authorized nonetheless to practise in their province or territory can obtain AMF recognition of their experience.
In such cases, the AMF requires proof that the individual has acted for 24 of the past 36 months as a claims adjuster or performed acts reserved for claims adjuster without being subject to restrictions, conditions or limitations.
To this end, you must get the authorized guarantor of the insurer on whose behalf you are acting or have acted to complete the Detailed attestation from the insurer – Claims adjuster outside Québec (pdf - 706 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 7, 2026AMF, Autorité des marchés financiers, attestation from the insurer, claims adjuster outside Québec, claims adjustment in personal-lines damage insurance, claims adjustment in commercial-lines damage insurance, AMF, Autorité des marchés financiers, attestation from the insurer, claims adjuster outside Québec, claims adjustment in personal-lines damage insurance, claims adjustment in commercial-lines damage insurance form, and then you submit that form in lieu of an authorization to practise during the registration process described above. The same specific requirements apply to you.
The guarantor’s signatory must be the responsible officer of the insurer (or the equivalent in the case of a business that is not a financial services business operating in Québec).
If you worked for two or more insurers during that period, have each insurer complete a separate attestation.
If you surrendered or did not renew your authorization to practise in another province or territory of Canada and you wish to practise in Québec, you must do the following within three years of such surrender or non-renewal:
- Pass AMF examination 05-115: Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and the rules governing the activities of claims adjusters (pdf - 69 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on April 20, 2017Integrate into practice the general principles of law applicable to damage insurance and the rules governing the activities of claims adjusters;
- Pass AMF examination 05-512: Settle personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance claims based on the client’s coverage (pdf - 28 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 9, 2012Settle personal-lines and commercial-lines automobile insurance claims based on the client's coverage;
- Complete a probationary period; and
- Apply for a representative’s certificate.
If this is your situation, complete the above steps to apply.
End of the warningSystem of reference
The system of reference below lists the titles, equivalent AMF-issued certificates and specific requirements for obtaining a certificate in Québec by authorization issued by another province or territory of Canada.
Important! Your authorization to practise is not equivalent to an AMF-issued certificate if it is restricted or subject to a supervision condition. You must meet the same qualification requirements as Québec candidates.
If your authorization to practise issued elsewhere in Canada is not listed in our system of reference, submit it to us through an Application for professional recognition form (Canada) (pdf - 724 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on July 14, 2026Application for professional recognition (Canada).
| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
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| Insurance Adjuster’s Licence All Classes excluding Life; Accident; Sickness | Claims Adjustment (5a) |
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| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
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| Insurance Adjuster's Licence | Claims Adjustment (5a) |
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| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
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| Certificate of Insurance Adjuster's Licence | Claims Adjustment (5a) |
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| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
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| Probationary Insurance Adjuster License | Not equivalent because subject to supervision |
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| Full Insurance Adjuster License | Claims Adjustment (5a) |
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| Title of authorization issued elsewhere in Canada | Equivalent AMF-issued certificate | Specific requirements |
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| Insurance Adjuster's Licence | Claims Adjustment (5a) |
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