Representatives from a Canadian province other than Québec or from a Canadian territory
The steps candidates authorized to practise who are from another Canadian province or territory must complete if they wish to obtain a right to practise in Québec are outlined below. These steps vary depending on the period of validity of the right to practise.
The system of reference below lists the legal authorizations that are accepted by the AMF, the equivalences that may be granted in Québec and the requirements that must be met (examination and probationary period) in order to qualify for the exemptions.
Candidates who have held a valid right to practise for less than 24 of the past 36 months
A candidate authorized to practise from another Canadian province or territory who wishes to obtain a certificate in the claims adjustment sector and its sector classes is exempt from (s. 53 Regulation respecting the issuance and renewal of representatives’ certificates):
- the prescribed minimum qualifications;
- the prescribed examinations, except the examination relating to concepts specific to professional practice in Québec.
To qualify for the exemptions, candidates must:
- pass AMF exam 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 administered by the AMF; and; - provide the authorization issued by a competent authority of a Canadian province or territory evidencing their right to practise.
Important
The AMF may require additional documents or supporting documents.
The registration process and examination rules are explained on the Examinations page, which also features a list of the exam preparation manuals.
Candidates must submit an Application for Examination Registration Authorization (pdf - 301 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 26, 2025 to the AMF and attach the following documents to it:
- A photocopy of the document issued by a competent authority showing that the candidate held a legal authorization to practise when they resided outside Québec. Such legal authorization must be equivalent to the representative's certificate applied for in Québec. See the system of reference below.
- Proof that the candidate resided in the Canadian province or territory when the authorization was granted by the competent authority. Such proof must include the candidate’s name and address. The following proofs of residence are accepted:
- Driver’s licence issued by a Canadian province
- Municipal or school tax bill
- Government postal correspondence
- Recent invoice from an energy, telephone service or cable supplier
- Hospital card accompanied by a health insurance card bearing a photograph
- Record of employment or pay stub
- Home or car insurance certificate or statement
- Transcript from a Canadian college or university
- Bank statement
- Canada Post change of address receipt
Once the candidate has passed or been exempted from the examination(s), they must complete a probationary period in the chosen sector or sector class.
After the probationary period has been successfully completed, the candidate must apply for a representative’s certificate before the validity of their examination(s) expires.
Candidates who have held a valid right to practise for 24 of the past 36 months or more
A candidate authorized to practise from another Canadian province or territory who wishes to obtain a certificate in the claims adjustment sector and its sector classes is exempt from (s. 53 Regulation respecting the issuance and renewal of representatives’ certificates This link will open in a new window):
- the prescribed minimum qualifications;
- the prescribed examinations, except the examination relating to concepts specific to professional practice in Québec;
- the probationary period, if the candidate practised in the corresponding sector or sector class in their province of origin.
To qualify for the exemptions, candidates must:
- pass AMF exam 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 administered by the AMF;
- provide the authorization issued by a competent authority of a Canadian province or territory evidencing their right to practise; and
- provide an official history of their right to practise.
Important
The AMF may require additional documents or supporting documents.
The registration process and examination rules are explained on the Examinations page, which also contains a list of the exam preparation manuals.
Candidates must submit an Application for Examination Registration Authorization (pdf - 301 KB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on March 26, 2025 to the AMF and attach the following documents to it:
- A photocopy of the document issued by a competent authority showing that the candidate held a legal authorization to practise when they resided outside Québec. Such legal authorization must be equivalent to the representative's certificate applied for in Québec. See the system of reference below.
- A photocopy of the document evidencing the official history of their Canadian right to practise. This document, issued by a competent authority, demonstrates that the candidate practised for at least 24 of the past 36 months in the sector or a sector class of claims adjustment. The following are accepted as document evidencing the official history of their Canadian right to practise are accepted:
- Record of employment for jobs held in the past 36 months (Further information about records of employment may be obtained by calling Service Canada at 1-800-808-6352 or by visiting the Service Canada website at www.servicecanada.gc.ca This link will open in a new window)
- Employment attestation letter, with letterhead, for a job held during the past 36 months, duly signed by the employer, business owner or head of human resources
- Copies of the attestations of right to practise issued by the regulator of a Canadian province or territory covering the past 36-month period
- Copies of every invoice payment statement relating to certification or the renewal of your attestation of right to practise covering the past 36-month period
- Record of employment for jobs held in the past 36 months (Further information about records of employment may be obtained by calling Service Canada at 1-800-808-6352 or by visiting the Service Canada website at www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Candidates who have proven that they have practised for at least 24 of the past 36 months in a Canadian province or territory other than Québec will be exempted from the probationary period and will be able to proceed directly to the next step.
Once the candidate has successfully completed or been exempted from the probationary period, they must apply for a representative’s certificate before the validity of their examination(s) expires.
Candidates who surrender or do not renew their legal authorization to practise in another province or territory and who wish to practise in Québec must, within three years following such surrender or non-renewal of the authorization:
- pass the AMF examination(s) indicated in the System of reference;
- complete the probationary period, if required; and
- apply for a a representative’s certificate.
System of reference
The tables below list, by Canadian province or territory, the legal authorizations to practise that facilitate the authorization holder’s ability to obtain a representative’s certificate issued by the AMF. The requirements that must be met for each representative’s certificate are also indicated.
Candidates from a Canadian province or territory other than Québec who hold a legal authorization to practise that does not appear in the tables below will have to meet the same qualification requirements as candidates from Québec.
Authorizations issued elsewhere in Canada | Corresponding certificate(s) in Québec | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Level 3 adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations issued elsewhere in Canada | Corresponding certificate(s) in Québec | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Insurance adjuster level 2 | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Insurance adjuster level 3 | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations | Corresponding | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Level 3 adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Level 4 adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Adjuster's Licence level 5 Designated Representative of the firm | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations | Corresponding | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Level 2 adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Level 3 senior adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations issued elsewhere in Canada | Corresponding certificate(s) in Québec | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Insurance Adjuster: Level 2 | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Insurance Adjuster: Level 3 | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Insurance Adjuster: Level 4 | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations issued elsewhere in Canada | Corresponding certificate(s) in Québec | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Level 4: Independent Adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations | Corresponding | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Insurance Adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations issued elsewhere in Canada | Corresponding certificate(s) in Québec | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Insurance Adjuster licence - independent and public adjuster | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations issued elsewhere in Canada | Corresponding certificate(s) in Québec | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Full Adjuster License | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |
Authorizations issued elsewhere in Canada | Corresponding | Requirements to be met |
|---|---|---|
Level 3 | Claims adjuster (5a) | Pass the examination pertaining to legal concepts and legislation (pdf - 68 KB) If required, successfully complete a 12-week probationary period, including 6 weeks in personal-lines damage insurance claims adjustment and 6 weeks in commercial-lines damage insurance claims adjustment (see Step 2 above). |