Alaska

Legislative Summary
There is no specific Pre-licensing Education requirement in Alaska.  Candidates must comply by doing the following:
1) pass the National Home Inspector Examination; 2) meet requirements as determined by the Dept.; 3) submit a complete app. for reg. within 1 year of passing exam; 4) not have been convicted of specific crimes in the past 7 years of the date of the application; 5) not have had the authority to perform home inspections revoked in the state or another jurisdiction; 6) not be the subject of an unresolved criminal complaint or unresolved disciplinary action in the state; 7) pay the appropriate fees. Inspector must carry insurance and a bond of over $5000.  All inspectors must be licensed by July 1, 2004.

The Dept requires at least 8 hours of continuing competency in each licensing period.

Contact Info
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development .
Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing 
license@dced.state.ak.us 
Jan Mays (907) 465-5470

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
P.O. Box 101020
Anchorage, AK 99510-1020
1-800-478-AHFC

Approved Courses

Arizona

Legislative Summary
Board of Technical Registration requires that Educational training is approved as long as the provider is licensed by the appropriate post-secondary education regulatory agency in the home state of the facility. (BTR) certifies and regulates the practice of home inspectors. The law requires 80 hours of education pass the National Home Inspector Examination and evidence of successful completion of 30 parallel inspections. Must have one of the following: 1) Errors and Omissions Insurance in the amount of $200,000 in the aggregate and $100,000 per occurrence; 2) a $25,000 bond or proof of assets in that amount, 3) an alternate financial assurance mechanism by the BTR with a value of at least $25,000.  If a home inspector loses or otherwise fails to maintain the required financial assurance, the Home Inspector certificate shall be automatically suspended.

BTR does not recognize CE's.

Contact Info
Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
1110 W. Washington St., Suite 240
Phoenix, Arizona  85007
Phone: (602) 364-4930 Fax (602) 364-4931
http://www.btr.state.az.us/

Approved Pre-License Courses

Arkansas

Legislative Summary
Effective 9/16/05:
80 hours of education from training course approved by the board. All Home Inspectors must register with the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board. Applicants must pass the National Home Inspector Examination. Home Inspectors prohibited from making repairs on properties they have inspected within the last 12 months. Must have general liability insurance of at least $100,000.

14 Hours CEC per year. No more than 4 hours can be from a home study, online, or correspondence course. Up to 10 hours of CECs may be carried over to the following year. 
(Correspondence courses are not accepted for pre-licensing education).

Approved Continuing Education Courses

Format(s)	Continuing Education – Approved Courses	Hours
	Pool & Spa Inspection	8  - classroom 4  - online
	Manufactured Home Inspection	7  - classroom 4  - online
	Report Writing	8  - classroom 4  - online
	Electrical Inspection - 101	4
	Plumbing Inspection – 101	4
	Mechanical Inspection - 101	4
	Roofing Inspection - 101	4
	Structures, Interior, & Roof Inspection - 101	4
	Plumbing Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	4
	HVAC Codes Relevant to Home Inspection – 101	4
	Electrical Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	4
	Building Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	4
	Home Inspector Safety on the Job - 101	4
	Electrical Inspection - 201	4
	Interior Inspection - 201	4
	Exterior Inspection - 201	4
	HVAC Inspection – 201	4
	Plumbing Inspection – 201	4
	Roof Inspection - 201	4
	Structure Inspection - 201	4
	Appliance Inspection – 201	4

Contact Info
Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
P.O. Box 251911 
Little Rock, AR 72225
Phone: (501) 683-3710  Fax: (501) 244-2333
Don Loudon, Chairman  (479) 968-4590
Full registration statute, forms & other contact information on the Board's Internet site:  http://www.ahib.org

Other Approvals:
AAREI (Arkansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors)
http://www.ark-homeinspectors.com

Kaplan Courses
Kaplan Courses meet educational hour requirements for Arkansas registered home inspectors. For more information on AR home inspection training click here. 
updated 5/22/08

California

Legislative Summary

California home inspectors are not required to be licensed. The California 
Business & Professions Code defines a home inspection as a “a noninvasive, 
physical examination, performed for a fee in connection with a transfer, as 
defined in subdivision (e), of real property, of the mechanical, electrical, 
or plumbing systems or the structural and essential components of a 
residential dwelling of one to four units designed to identify material 
defects in those systems, structures and components.” The complete text is 
available at:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=07001-08000&file=7195-7199 
California home inspectors are prohibited from performing any repair work on
a property they have inspected within the prior 12 months. In 10 of the last
12 years, new legislation has been proposed. Kaplan works with the California 
Coalition of Home Inspectors http://www.thecchi.org/ in representing the 
inspection profession before the state legislature.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
Kaplan Courses are the best preparation to begin a home inspection career. For more information on CA home inspection training click here.

Updated 7/17/07

Colorado

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Connecticut

Legislative Summary
Connecticut Licensure (Chapter 400F enacted in 1999) - Connecticut law requires home inspectors to be licensed: 1) have successfully completed high school or its equivalent; 2) have either been a home inspector intern one year and performed 200 inspections for compensation or taken our program and earned an intern permit, and performed 100 inspections; 3) have passed an oral, written, or electronic competency exam; 4) have paid a $200 fee. (Intern permit similar, but with $100 fee.) Pre-licensing courses must meet a minimum of 40 hours. Minimum 20 CEC hours for each 2 year period, at least 3 CEC hours must be in legislation.

Contact Info
Home Inspection Licensing Board
Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection
Robert Kuzmich (860) 713-6145 fax (860) 713-7230
165 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

Format(s)	Continuing Education – Approved Courses	Hours
	Commercial Property Inspection	17
	Pool & Spa Inspection	6
	Manufactured Home Inspection	7
	New Construction Inspection	17
	Report Writing	8
	Exam Prep	16
	Getting Started in the Home Inspection Profession	6
	Residential Energy Inspections with Home Tune-uP	16
	PaRR/FEMA Disaster Housing	8
	Enhanced Infrared & Acoustic Home Inspection	40
	Electrical Inspection - 101	8
	Plumbing Inspection – 101	8
	Mechanical Inspection - 101	8
	Roofing Inspection - 101	8
	Structures, Interior, & Roof Inspection - 101	8
	Plumbing Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	HVAC Codes Relevant to Home Inspection – 101	8
	Electrical Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	Building Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	Home Inspector Safety on the Job - 101	8

For more information on CT home inspection training click here.
Updated 5/21/08

Delaware

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
Kaplan Courses are the best preparation to begin a home inspection career. For more information on DE home inspection training click here.

Florida

Legislative Summary                             

State of Florida:
There are currently no licensing requirements in Florida with the exception of Charlotte County. On June 28, 2007, SB 2234 was passed which requires licensure of home inspectors and mold remediators.**  The bill becomes effective July 1, 2010 and will require that an applicant for Home Inspection:

•  Be of good moral character;

•  Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

•  Complete a course of study (approved by the department) of no less than 120  hours that covers the following components: structure, electrical, HVAC, roof, plumbing, interiors, exteriors and site conditions that affect the structure;

•  Maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $300,000.
•  Apply to the department to take a licensure examination;

Grandfathering Clause:  A person who performs home inspection services may qualify to be licensed if the person meets the licensure requirements of this bill by July 1, 2010.

Continuing Education:  Licensees are required to obtain 14 hours of CE every two years. 

**Mold Remediators have different licensing requirements. 

To see the latest version of SB 2234, please go to:
http://www.flsenate.gov/data/session/2007/Senate/bills/billtext/pdf/s2234er.pdf

  
County of Charlotte:
There are specific Home Inspection requirements in the County of Charlotte in Florida.  
To become a home inspector applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
1. The applicant currently posseses an active FL license as a professional engineer, architect, general contractor, building contractor, residential contractor, building code administrator or building official or has maintained one or more of the above licenses for a combined total of 4 years during the 10-year period immediately preceding the application;
2. The applicant (1) currently possesses an active FL license as a building code inspector or building inspector or has maintained one or more of the above licenses for a combined total of 4 years during the 10-year period immediately preceding the application, and (2) has obtained a grade of 75% or better on the ASHI exam;
3. The applicant (1) has produced proof satisfactory to the board that he has 3 years experience in a building trade or as a home inspector or a combined total of 3 years in those fields, and (2) has obtained a grade of 75% or better on the NHIE exam.

Charlotte County Contact Info
County of Charlotte
Code Compliance Division
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
941-764-4909 - THIS OFFICE CAN ONLY PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 9/12/2007

Georgia

Legislative Summary

CURRENT LAW
Georgia Trade practice act (Chapter 3, Title 8) enacted in 1994. Law requires them to provide written docs with certain info.: 1) must include the scope of the inspection; 2) include structural elements and the systems to be inspected; 3) state that it is a visual inspection; 4) that they will notify the person in writing of any defects; No Education or CE requirements.

Contact Info
Sec. of State, Construction Industry License Board
478.207.2440 (Board Offices)
478.207.1300 (Other Offices)
478.207.1363 (FAX)

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 5/22/08

Hawaii

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
Kaplan Courses are the best preparation to begin a home inspection career. For more information on HI home inspection training click here.

Updated 7/17/07

Idaho

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
Kaplan Courses are the best preparation to begin a home inspection career. For more information on ID home inspection training click here.

Updated 7/17/07

Illinois

Legislative Summary
Candidates must:  be at least 21 years of age; show proof of a high school diploma or equivalent; successfully complete 60 hours of education by an education provider approved by DFPR; take and successfully pass a state exam.
CE - must complete the equivalent of 6 hours per year or 12 hours per renewal.

Contact Info
Department of Banks and Real Estate
310 S. Michigan Ave Suite 2130
Chicago, IL 60604-4278
312-793-3000

Approved Pre-License Courses

Indiana

Legislative Summary

Format(s)	Continuing Education –  Approved Course	Hours
	Commercial Property Inspection	24
	Manufactured Home Inspection	8
	Mold Inspection Sampling	20
	Exam Prep	16
	Report Writing	8
	Pool & Spa Inspection	8
	PaRR Inspections' FEMA Disaster Housing	8
	Residential Energy Inspections with Home Tune-uP	16
	Enhanced Infrared & Acoustic Home Inspection	40
	Electrical Inspection - 201	8
	Exterior Inspection - 201	8
	Interior Inspection - 201	8
	Plumbing Inspection – 201	8
	Roof Inspection - 201	8
	Structure Inspection - 201	8
	HVAC Inspection – 201	16
	Marketing Inspection - 201	4
	Appliance Inspection - 201	4
	Electrical Inspection - 101	8
	Plumbing Inspection – 101	8
	Mechanical Inspection - 101	8
	Roofing Inspection - 101	8
	Structures, Interior, & Roof Inspection - 101	8
	Plumbing Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	HVAC Codes Relevant to Home Inspection – 101	8
	Electrical Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	Building Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	Home Inspector Safety on the Job - 101	8

Kaplan Courses are the best preparation to begin a home inspection career. For more information on IN home inspection training click here.

Iowa

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
Kaplan Courses are the best preparation to begin a home inspection career. For more information on IA home inspection training click here.

Updated 7/17/07

Kansas

Kentucky

Legislative Summary
Effective date 7/01/2006,
(1) An individual shall not advertise or claim to be a licensed home inspector and shall not conduct a home inspection for compensation without first obtaining a license as a home inspector. (2)The board shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to: (a) Furnish evidence satisfactory to the board, showing that the individual:1. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; 2. Has graduated from high school or earned a Kentucky or other state'sgeneral educational development (GED) diploma; and 3. Meets other criteria established by the board; (b) Verify the information submitted on the application form; (c) Complete a board-approved training program of 64 hours involving the performance of home inspections and pass an exam prescribed or approved by the board; (d) Submit to the board a certificate of insurance that is acceptable to the board and that: 1. Is issued by an insurance company or other legal entity authorized to transact insurance business in Kentucky; 2. Provides for general liability coverage of at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); 3. Lists the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors as a certificate holder of any insurance policy issued under this paragraph; 4. States that cancellation and non renewal of the underlying policy is not effective until the board receives at least ten (10) days' prior written notice of the cancellation or non renewal; and 5. Contains any other terms and conditions established by the board; or(e)Pay appropriate licensing fee. 

>>>>Kentucky Educational requirement includes at least 3 hours of approved Manufactured Home Inspection training.

*** 14 hours of continuing education required for a standard license per licensing period          

*** 15 hours of continuing education required for an alternative license.

Contact Info
Kentucky Housing, Building and Construction
101 Sea Hero Road, Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-0373
http://www.ohbc.ky.gov/

Please note: Kentucky does not accept Correspondence or Online training for pre-licensing or continuing education.

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 5/21/08

Louisiana

Legislative Summary
A) At least 90 hours of classroom education. B) At least 30 hours of in-field training from a Board approved In-Field Training Provider. C) Completed High School or equivalent.

Annually 20 hours of Continuing Education is required.

Contact Info
Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
4664 Jamestown Ave. Ste 220
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Don Lewis
(225) 248-1334

Please note: Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors does NOT accept correspondence or online course(s) as a licensing requirement and will not give credit to applicants for this type of education.

Approved Pre-License Courses

For more information on LA home inspection training click here.
Updated 5/22/08

Maine

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Massachusetts

Legislative Summary
The requirements to become an Associate Home Inspector are the following:

1.) 75 hours of education that include the following items:

(a)  Six hours dedicated to the inspection of roofing,

(b)  Six hours dedicated to the inspection of exterior cladding system(s).

(c)  Six hours dedicated to the inspection of masonry system(s).

(d)  Nine hours dedicated to the inspection of structural system(s).

(e)  Nine hours dedicated to the inspection of electrical system(s).

(f)   Nine hours dedicated to the inspection of plumbing system(s).

(g)  Nine hours dedicated to the inspection of heating and air conditioning systems.

(h)  Six hours shall be dedicated to the 266 CMR regulations including the standards of practice.

(i)   Six hours dedicated to Report writing.

(j)   Three hours dedicated to professional ethics.

(k)  Three hours dedicated to contract law.

To meet the total number of hours required, the Trainee shall select, at his/her option, any three additional open Training Credits.

2.) Complete 25 inspections under the supervision of a licensed Massachusetts home inspector
2.) Successfully pass the National Home Inspector Exam
3.) Obtain $250,000 of errors and omissions insurance and apply for the associate home inspectors license.
After becoming an Associate Home Inspector you must complete an additional 100 home Inspections under the direction of a licensed Home Inspector for a period of one year, and then apply for the Home Inspector License.

Massachusetts has reciprocity with the state of Connecticut. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112 s 224 states "Upon payment to the Board of a fee and the submission of a written application provided by said Board, the Board shall issue a home inspector license to a person who holds a valid license or registration issued by another jurisdiction which has standards substantially equivalent to or exceeding the standards of the Commonwealth, as determined by said Board."

Massachusetts requires 12 hours of continuing education per licensing period.

The Board does not accept Correspondence or Online courses for continuing education.

Contact Info
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Div. Of Professional Licensure
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
Board of Home Inspectors
(617) 727-4459
www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hi/index.htm

Also approved by:
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
85 Main Street, Room 426
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5391 fax (413) 664-7693

Approved Pre-License Courses

For more information on MA home inspection training click here.

Updated 8/20/08

Michigan

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Minnesota

Legislative Summary

No Legislation at this time.  On May 22, 2006 the proposed Home Inspection Bill (HF 3393) was dropped.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Mississippi

Legislative Summary
To qualify for a home inspector license in MS a person shall:
(a) have successfully completed high school or its equivalent; (b) be at least 21 years of age; (c) have successfully completed an approved course of study of at least 60 hours that may include field work as prescribed by the commission; (d) have passed an exam as prescribed by the commission; and (e) provide a certificate of insurance for errors and omissions and general liability insurance.  Continuing education requirements: 20 hours every 2 years.

Contact Info
State of Mississippi Home Inspector Regulatory Board
2506 Lakeland Drive, Suite 300
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 932-9191

Approved Pre-License Courses

Format(s)	Prelicensing Education –  Approved Course	Hours
	Enhanced Residential Home Inspection	90
	Fast Track Home Inspection	55

Approved Continuing Education Courses

Format(s)	Continuing Education – Approved Courses	Hours
	Pool & Spa Inspection	8
	Manufactured Home Inspection	8
	Report Writing	8
	Electrical Inspection - 201	8
	Exterior Inspection - 201	8
	Interior Inspection - 201	8
	Plumbing Inspection – 201	8
	Roof Inspection - 201	8
	Structure Inspection - 201	8
	HVAC Inspection – 201	16
	Marketing Inspection - 201	4
	Appliance Inspection - 201	4

For more information on MS home inspection training click here.
Updated 5/29/08

Missouri

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Montana

Legislative Summary
Trade Practice Act ONLY. No licensing requirements.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Nebraska

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Nevada

Legislative Summary

1.  Proof of completion of 40 hours of instruction in subjects related to structural inspections in courses approved by the Division with an in class final exam;  2. Proof of passing a National examination approved by the Division. The exam fee is $100.00 paid to the testing contractor PSI (contact 800-733-9267 or www.psiexams.com);  3. Submit log of at least 25 inspections performed by: a certified general or certified master inspector or an instructor approved by the administrator; 4. Submit completed application;  5. Submit required fees: $100.00 application fee, $250.00 issuance of certificate; 6. Submit proof of insurance to include applicant's personal name on the binder: Minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance, Minimum of $100,000 general liabilty.

20 hours of continuing education is required every two years (must include 3 hours of safety and 2 hours of law approved by the NV Division).

Contact Info
State of Nevada Real Estate Division 
Ingrid Trillo (702) 486-4033
2501 E. Sahara Avenue, Ste. 101
Las Vegas, NV 89104-4137
http://www.red.state.nv.us/IOS/ios_home.htm

Approved Continuing Education Courses

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Legislative Summary
Effective February 14, 2006, individuals are no longer required to apply as Associate Home Inspectors.  Instead, candidates can submit an application for Home Inspector after successful completion of a home inspection program consisting of a 180 hour curriculum, of which 40 hours will be dedicated to completing home inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed Home Inspector of the school.  Candidates must also pass an examination administered and approved by the Home Inspection Advisory Committee.  Correspondence Courses are not accepted for Pre-licensing education but they are accepted for continuing education as long as approved by the Board. 

The board requires 40 hours of Continuing Education. NJ board only accepts 10 hours of correspondence education per biennial renewal.
 
Contact Info
State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 45015
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6460 fax (973) 273-8020
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/hiac.htm

Approved Courses for Continuing Education

Format(s)	Continuing Education –  Approved Course	Hours
	Manufactured Home Inspection	8
	Report Writing	8
	Pool & Spa Inspection	8
	Electrical Inspection - 201	8
	Exterior Inspection - 201	8
	Interior Inspection - 201	8
	Plumbing Inspection – 201	8
	Roof Inspection - 201	8
	Structure Inspection - 201	8
	HVAC Inspection – 201	16
	Marketing Inspection - 201	4
	Appliance Inspection - 201	4
	Electrical Inspection - 101	8
	Plumbing Inspection – 101	8
	Mechanical Inspection - 101	8
	Roofing Inspection - 101	8
	Structures, Interior, & Roof Inspection - 101	8
	Plumbing Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	HVAC Codes Relevant to Home Inspection – 101	8
	Electrical Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	Building Codes Relevant to Home Inspection - 101	8
	Home Inspector Safety on the Job - 101	8

For more information on NJ home inspection training click here.
5/23/08

New Mexico

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

North Carolina

Legislative Summary
To be licensed as a home inspector, an applicant must do all of the following: 1) submit a completed application to the Board; 2) Pass a licensing exam prescribed by the Board; 3) Have a minimum net assets or a bond in an amount not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000; 4) Pay the applicable fees; 5) Meet one of the following three conditions.
a) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent, have been engaged as a licensed associate home inspector for at least 1 year and have completed 100 home inspections for compensation; b) Have education experience the Board considers to be equivalent to that required by subpart (a) of this subdivision; c) Be licensed as a general contractor, architect or professional engineer.
To be licensed as an associate home inspector, a person must do all of the following:
1) Submit a completed application to the Board; 2) Pass a licensing exam prescribed by the Board; 3) Pay the applicable fee; 4) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; 5) Be employed by or affiliated with or intend to be employed by or affiliated with a licensed home inspector and submit sworn statement by that licensed home inspector certifiying that the licensed home inspector will "actively supervise and train the applicant."

Renewal credits 12 hours Continuing Education.

Contact Info
North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board
322 Chapanoke Rd.
1202 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
(919) 661-5880

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 11/16/07

North Dakota

Legislative Summary
Be at least eighteen years of age.
Complete Home Inspector Registration application SFN 54381 (122kb)
Submit proof of satisfactory completion of an examination on home inspection offered by the following:
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI), International Code Council (ICC).
Submit proof of current errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount of one hundred thousand dollars or more covering all home inspection activities.
$200.00 registration fee made payable to the Secretary of State. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are also accepted (235kb) .

Contact Info
Secretary of State
State of North Dakota
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Dept 108
Bismarck, ND 58505-0500
701-328-3665 phone
800-352-0867 ext. 8-3665 toll free
701-328-1690 fax
www.nd.gov/sos/homeinspector/

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Ohio

Legislative Summary
No licensing requirements at this time.

Contact Info
N/A

Kaplan Courses
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Updated 7/17/07

Oklahoma

Legislative Summary
Applicants must complete of 50 hours of home inspection training or equivalent and pass exam.**  Maintain and file proof of General Liability Insurance coverage (minimum $50,000).

**Applicants who have been convicted or pled nolo contendre to a felony must contact the Home Inspector Licensing Unit of the Oklahoma State Dept. of Health prior to enrolling for a Home Inspection training course.

Board requires 5 hours of Continuing Education per licensing period.

Contact Info
Construction Industries Board
2401 NW 23rd Ste 5
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-271-5217

OK State Dept. of Health
1000 NE 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
(405) 271-5779
http://www.health.state.ok.us

Approved Pre-License Courses

Format(s)	Prelicensing Education –  Approved Course	Hours
	Enhanced Residential Home Inspection	90
	Fast Track Home Inspection	55
	National Online Home Inspection Course	100

Approved Continuing Education Courses

Format(s)	Continuing Education –  Approved Course	Hours
	Electrical Inspection - 201	8
	Interior Inspecti