How do I become a licensed Home Inspector?

Typically: complete the required pre-license education, pass a criminal background check, register with the exam vendor, pass the state exam, and pay the license fee. Exact requirements vary by state — see the table below for your state.

How hard is the Home Inspector exam?

First-attempt pass rates vary by state (where published). The exam usually has a national portion and a state-specific portion, both of which you must pass. Study time and practice volume are the strongest predictors of passing.

Can my license transfer to another state?

Reciprocity varies by occupation and state. Some states honor licenses from listed states; others require additional exams or education. Check the reciprocity note for your state or contact both state boards.

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Home Inspector — License Requirements by State

Inspects homes for buyers/sellers. State licensing varies from registration to exam.

51 of 51 states populated with official data (retrieved 2026-08-20).

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State	Education	Exam	Pass %	Fees	Retake	Reciprocity	Official
AL	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
AK	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
AZ	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
AR	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CA	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CO	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CT	200 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Home Inspector Licensing ↗
DE	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
DC	—	—	—	—	—	—	DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs — Home Inspectors ↗
FL	120 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Home Inspectors ↗
GA	—	—	—	—	—	—	Georgia Secretary of State — Home Inspectors ↗
HI	—	—	—	—	—	—	Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Home Inspector Licensing ↗
ID	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
IL	60 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Home Inspector ↗
IN	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
IA	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
KS	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
KY	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LA	—	—	—	—	—	—	Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors ↗
ME	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
MD	—	—	—	—	—	—	Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors ↗
MA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors ↗
MI	—	—	—	—	—	—	Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing — Home Inspectors ↗
MN	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
MS	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
MO	—	—	—	—	—	—	Missouri Division of Professional Registration — Home Inspectors ↗
MT	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NE	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NV	—	—	—	—	—	—	Nevada Department of Business and Industry — Real Estate Division, Home Inspectors ↗
NH	—	—	—	—	—	—	New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification — Home Inspectors ↗
NJ	100 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	New Jersey Department of Community Affairs — Division of Codes and Standards ↗
NM	—	—	—	—	—	—	New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Home Inspectors ↗
NY	140 hrs	—	—	App $250	—	—	New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services ↗
NC	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ND	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
OH	—	—	—	—	—	—	Ohio Department of Commerce — Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, Home Inspectors ↗
OK	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
OR	—	—	—	—	—	—	Oregon Construction Contractors Board — Home Inspection ↗
PA	120 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Pennsylvania State Board of Home Inspectors ↗
RI	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SC	—	—	—	—	—	—	South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) — Residential Home Inspector ↗
SD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
TN	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — Home Inspectors ↗
TX	194 hrs	· $254	—	App $120	—	—	Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) ↗
UT	—	—	—	—	—	—	Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Home Inspector ↗
VT	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
VA	—	—	—	—	—	—	Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation — Home Inspector Board ↗
WA	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
WV	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
WI	—	—	—	—	—	—	Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Home Inspectors ↗
WY	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Data retrieved 2026-08-20 from state boards, PSI, Pearson VUE and CMS. Requirements change — verify with your state board before enrolling or paying. Dash (—) = not published / pending verification.

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