REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A RHODE ISLAND HOME INSPECTOR

• The Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board establishes the Rhode Island Home Inspector Licensing Requirements
• This Board has not been funded, and currently, the law is not enforced

Home Inspection License Expiration: N/A

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A PENNSYLVANIA HOME INSPECTOR

• The State of Pennsylvania does not license inspectors, but inspectors are governed by statute. Must be a full member in good standing in a national, not-for-profit home inspection association or supervised by someone who is
• Inspections: at least 100
• Exam Required: NHIE
• Background check, fingerprints are not required
• Insurance Requirements: E&O and General Liability insurance for $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 in the aggregate and deductibles of not more than $2500

Home Inspection License Expiration: N/A

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A OREGON HOME INSPECTOR

• Oregon home inspection education hours: 20 points (60 hours)
• Exam Required: NHIE
• Application Fee: $150 (other fees may apply)
• Notarized application, background check, and fingerprints are not required
• No minimum age requirement

Home Inspection License Expiration: Every two years from date of certification

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A OKLAHOMA HOME INSPECTOR

• Oklahoma home inspection education hours: 90 hours
• Exam Required: NHIE or similar qualifying exam
• Application Fee: $280 (other fees may apply)
• Insurance Requirements: General Liability for a minimum of $50,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage
• Notarized applications are required
• Background check and fingerprints are not required
• Minimum age requirement: 18

Home Inspection License Expiration: Annually from date of issuance

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A OHIO HOME INSPECTOR

• IMPORTANT NOTE: The Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing is currently not enforcing the November 1, 2019 licensing deadline until administrative rules are in effect. Please check back for updated information for new licensees.
• Please visit Ohio’s Home Inspector Program for more information about the new home inspector licensing law. Existing home inspectors may apply for a “grandfathered” license if certain requirements are met.

Home Inspection License Expiration: N/A

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A NORTH DAKOTA HOME INSPECTOR

• North Dakota home inspection education hours: No education required
• Exam Required: NHIE, ASHI, or ICC
• Application Fee: $200 (other fees may apply)
• Insurance Requirements: E&O insurance for $100,000 minimum
• Notarized application is not required
• Background check, fingerprints are not required
• Minimum age requirement: 18

Home Inspection License Expiration: Annually on 6/30

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTOR

• North Carolina home inspection education hours: 120 hours
• Inspections: 80 hours field with 10 site visits
• Exam Required: NC Exam
• Application Fee: $35 (other fees may apply)
• Insurance Requirements: General Liability for a  minimum of $250,000 plus one of the following: a) minimum net assets (somewhere between $5k and $10k);  b) a bond (somewhere between $5k and $10k); or c)  E&O Insurance for $250,000
• Notarized application and fingerprints are not required
• Background check is required
• No minimum age requirement
• High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Annually on 9/30

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A NEW YORK HOME INSPECTOR

• New York home inspection education hours: 140 hours
• Inspections: 40 hours field (included in 140 hours)
• Exam Required: NYS Exam
• Application Fee: $250 (other fees may apply)
• Insurance Requirements: General liability for a minimum of $150,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate
• Notarized application, background check, and fingerprints are not required
• No minimum age requirement
• High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: 12/31 every two years