Home inspector licenses by state
Home inspector rules vary by state. Pick the state where the home is.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
No state matches that. Try the full name, like “New Mexico”.
How to check a home inspector
- Ask for a license number if your state issues one, and pick your state to see what we found.
- Search the official site, or ask your state consumer office if there is no search.
- Ask for a sample report so you can see what you would be paying for.
- Ask whether they carry errors and omissions insurance and how long they have been inspecting.
Good to know
- Rules vary widely. Some states license home inspectors, and others leave it to trade groups.
- An inspector recommended by someone with a stake in the sale is worth a second look. You can choose your own.
- An inspection covers what can be seen on the day. It is not a guarantee.
Rules vary by state, so confirm the details with the agency.
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