REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR

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

TENNESSEE HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A TENNESSEE HOME INSPECTOR

• ♦ Tennessee home inspection education hours: 90 hours
• ♦ Exam Required: NHIE
• ♦ Application Fee: $300 (other fees may apply)
• ♦ Minimum age requirement: 18
• ♦ Insurance Requirements: General Liability of $500,000; E&O coverage in an amount to cover all home inspection activities
• ♦ Notarized application, background check, and fingerprints are not required
• ♦ High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Every two years from date of issuance (submission between 120 and 30 days prior to expiration)

TENNESSEE HOME INSPECTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

♦ 32 hours every two years

TENNESSEE STATE LICENSING BOARD

♦ The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance establishes the Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Requirements