Home Inspector

Home Inspectors inspect homes for compensation.

Other Information

License Application

Home Inspection

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 143-151.43

Exam: State Exam Required
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$160.00
Renewal
$160.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Experience In Various Systems And Components: Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, And Electrical Requirements Other Than Fee: To Be d As A Home Inspector, Applicant Must Do All Of The Following: 1) Submit Completed Application To The Board Upon A Form Provided By The Board 2) Pass A Licensing Examination Prescribed By The Board 3) Have Minimum Net Assets Or A Bond In An Amount Of $5,000 4) Pay The Applicable Fees 5) Meet One Of The Following Three Conditions: A. Have A High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Have Been Engaged As A d Associate Home Inspector For At Least One Year, And Have Completed 100 Home Inspections For Compensation B. Have Education And Experience The Board Considers To Be Equivalent To That Required By Subpart A. C. Be d As A General Contractor, As An Architect, Or As A Professional Engineer.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Insurance
Office of State Fire Marshal
Home Inspector Licensure Board
325 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
919-647-0000

Occupational Information

Construction and Building Inspectors

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.