Kentucky Home inspector License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
Quick answer
Initial licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year. Renewed licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of each even-numbered year after issuance.
28 hours
Continuing education
Each licensee who renews a license during an even year shall have at least twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education during the license biennial period.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
When is Kentucky home inspector license renewal due?
Exact renewal deadline rule
Initial licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year. Renewed licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of each even-numbered year after issuance.
The initial license for a home inspector issued in accordance with KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738, shall expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year. The board may reduce the license fee on a pro rata basis for initial licenses issued for less than twelve (12) months. (2) Renewed licenses shall expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month of each even numbered year after the date of issuance of the renewed license.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does home inspector license renewal cost in Kentucky?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
28 hours
Each licensee who renews a license during an even year shall have at least twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education during the license biennial period.Official source
CE topics and conditions
28 hours for an even-year biennial renewal; 14 per license year for an odd-year renewal. The rule applies after at least 12 months of licensure.
The continuing education requirements of this section shall apply only to those licensees who will have been licensed at least twelve (12) months at license renewal. (2) (a) Each licensee who renews a license in an odd year shall have at least fourteen (14) hours of continuing education per license year. (b) Each licensee who renews a license during an even year shall have at least twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education during the license biennial period.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
The $400 renewal fee shown is for two years; the board charges $200 per licensure year.
a $200 fee, per licensure year. ($400 if for 2 years).Official source
Agency guidance
For a two-year renewal, the board's form requires 28 CE hours including 3 hours on Kentucky law and 3 on report writing.
I am submitting proof of 28 hours of Continuing Education Credit, including 3 hours on Kentucky Laws and 3 hours on report writing for my 2-year renewal term.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
How do I renew my home inspector license online in Kentucky?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
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Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 4 official sources
Official sources and verification (8)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Initial licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year. Renewed licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of each even-numbered year after issuance.
Initial licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year. Renewed licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of each even-numbered year after issuance. Applies to: Kentucky home inspector licenses
The initial license for a home inspector issued in accordance with KRS 198B.700 to 198B.738, shall expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year. The board may reduce the license fee on a pro rata basis for initial licenses issued for less than twelve (12) months. (2) Renewed licenses shall expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month of each even numbered year after the date of issuance of the renewed license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
a $200 fee, per licensure year. ($400 if for 2 years).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
28 hours
28
Each licensee who renews a license during an even year shall have at least twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education during the license biennial period.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
28 hours for an even-year biennial renewal; 14 per license year for an odd-year renewal. The rule applies after at least 12 months of licensure.
28 hours for an even-year biennial renewal; 14 per license year for an odd-year renewal. The rule applies after at least 12 months of licensure.
The continuing education requirements of this section shall apply only to those licensees who will have been licensed at least twelve (12) months at license renewal. (2) (a) Each licensee who renews a license in an odd year shall have at least fourteen (14) hours of continuing education per license year. (b) Each licensee who renews a license during an even year shall have at least twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education during the license biennial period.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$400
$400
a $200 fee, per licensure year. ($400 if for 2 years).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The $400 renewal fee shown is for two years; the board charges $200 per licensure year.
The $400 renewal fee shown is for two years; the board charges $200 per licensure year.
a $200 fee, per licensure year. ($400 if for 2 years).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew at https://oop.ky.gov/DPLServices/Login.aspx
Renew at https://oop.ky.gov/DPLServices/Login.aspx
Renew My LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For a two-year renewal, the board's form requires 28 CE hours including 3 hours on Kentucky law and 3 on report writing.
For a two-year renewal, the board's form requires 28 CE hours including 3 hours on Kentucky law and 3 on report writing.
I am submitting proof of 28 hours of Continuing Education Credit, including 3 hours on Kentucky Laws and 3 hours on report writing for my 2-year renewal term.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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