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New York
New York licenses or registers home inspectors statewide.
Search New York home inspector licenses (opens official site)
Official search run by NY Department of State, Division of Licensing Services at appext20.dos.ny.gov.
What the license should say
In New York you may see one of these:
- Home Inspector
- Licensed for two years at a time after an approved course of at least 140 hours.
The rule to know
No one may conduct or offer a home inspection for compensation unless licensed, with exceptions for architects and engineers working within their profession and certain code officials.
Before you sign
- Ask for a sample report and proof of errors and omissions insurance before you book.
- File a complaint about a home inspector (opens official site)
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