Before you can start inspecting homes, you need to know what your state requires from you. Some states require formal training, licensing exams, and field experience. Others are unregulated. This page gives you a clear breakdown of each state's requirements so you can move forward in your process to inspecting.
Find Your State
Scroll through the table and locate your state. If you live in a non-regulated state, there will be a note.
Check Who Governs Home Inspection Licensing
Each state has a different agency or board that handles licensing. You’ll see the name of the regulatory body listed, this is who sets the rules in your area.
Review the Pre-Licensing Requirements
Look at how many education hours are required and whether mock inspections, field training, or supervision are part of the process. Some states require you to achieve a certain amount of hours under another licensed inspector.
See Which Exam is Required
Most states require the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE), but a few accept lternatives like ASHI or ICC. Be sure you’re preparing for the right one.
If you’re looking for a school that actually teaches you the trade and prepares you for the real work, Inspector Flow is certified or approved to provide pre-licensing education in several states, including:
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States where Inspector Flow meets pre-licensing requirements:
Florida, Indiana, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. (If you’re state says non-regulated, you still need to go to school to LEARN the information)
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If you’re in a different state, reach out. Our program still meets or exceeds the required hours in most places, and we’ll help you figure out what your next step should be.
Alabama
ALASKA
ARIZONA