REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR

The first step is to understand the licensing or certification requirements for your state.

DELAWARE HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A DELAWARE HOME INSPECTOR

• ♦ Delaware home inspection education hours: 140 hours
• ♦ Exam required: NHIE
• ♦ Home Inspections: 75 under “active oversight”
• ♦ Insurance Requirements: E&O insurance equal to or greater than $50,000, and liability insurance equal to or greater than $250,000
• ♦ Notarized application and background check are required
• ♦ Fingerprints are not required
• ♦ No minimum age requirement
• ♦ High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: 8/31 every two years (odd)

DELAWARE HOME INSPECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

♦ 40 hours every two years by 8/31

DELAWARE STATE LICENSING BOARD

♦ Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Board of Home Inspectors establishes the Delaware Home Inspector Licensing Requirements