Required hours: 72 hours; Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Exam: Pass the National Home Inspector Examination. A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter.
72 hours
72 hours of an on-site classroom-based training course approved by the CommissionOfficial source
30 hours
After a home inspector license has been renewed one time, a licensee is required to complete 30 hours of continuing professional competency education.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Application steps: Not verified yet. See the official instructions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Provide evidence of having obtained a high school diploma or its equivalentOfficial source
72 hours
72 hours of an on-site classroom-based training course approved by the CommissionOfficial source
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination.
Provide an examination score report verifying successful completion of the National Home Inspector ExaminationOfficial source
At least $150,000 general liability insurance; the applicant's name must appear on the certificate.
general liability insurance in the amount of at least $150,000.Official source
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home InspectorsOfficial source
Apply for an Original Home Inspector LicenseOfficial source
APPLY ONLINE for your Original or Reciprocal Home Inspector LicenseOfficial source
Reciprocal licensure is available for licenses in good standing from the states listed in the Commission's application instructions.
If you hold a Home Inspection license in good standing in one of the following states please consider applying for a reciprocal license.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
The Commission licenses individuals who perform home inspection services in Maryland.
licenses and regulates individuals who perform home inspection services in the State of Maryland.Official source
Renew online using the link on https://labor.maryland.gov/license/reahi/reahirenewhi.shtml
Renew a home inspector license onlineOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter.
A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter.Official source
2 years
All original home inspector licenses are valid for two years commencing on the effective date that appears on the license.Official source
2 years
All renewals are issued on a two year cycle when renewed before their expiration date.Official source
30 hours
After a home inspector license has been renewed one time, a licensee is required to complete 30 hours of continuing professional competency education.Official source
First renewal is exempt from continuing education; afterward complete Commission-approved continuing professional competency education.
Continuing professional competency education is not required for the first license renewal.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
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A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter.
A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter.Official source
$325
a license fee in the amount of $325Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home InspectorsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/reahi/reahiapplyhi.shtml
Apply for an Original Home Inspector LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/reahi/reahiapplyhi.shtml
APPLY ONLINE for your Original or Reciprocal Home Inspector LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
High school diploma or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Provide evidence of having obtained a high school diploma or its equivalentOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
72 hours
72
72 hours of an on-site classroom-based training course approved by the CommissionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination.
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination.
Provide an examination score report verifying successful completion of the National Home Inspector ExaminationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least $150,000 general liability insurance; the applicant's name must appear on the certificate.
At least $150,000 general liability insurance; the applicant's name must appear on the certificate.
general liability insurance in the amount of at least $150,000.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$50
50
a $50 non-refundable application review feeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
All original home inspector licenses are valid for two years commencing on the effective date that appears on the license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
All renewals are issued on a two year cycle when renewed before their expiration date.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter.
A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter. Applies to: Maryland home inspector licenses
A home inspector license must be renewed by the second anniversary of the issuance of the license and every two years thereafter.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
30 hours
30
After a home inspector license has been renewed one time, a licensee is required to complete 30 hours of continuing professional competency education.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
First renewal is exempt from continuing education; afterward complete Commission-approved continuing professional competency education.
First renewal is exempt from continuing education; afterward complete Commission-approved continuing professional competency education.
Continuing professional competency education is not required for the first license renewal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Reciprocal licensure is available for licenses in good standing from the states listed in the Commission's application instructions.
Reciprocal licensure is available for licenses in good standing from the states listed in the Commission's application instructions.
If you hold a Home Inspection license in good standing in one of the following states please consider applying for a reciprocal license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The Commission licenses individuals who perform home inspection services in Maryland.
The Commission licenses individuals who perform home inspection services in Maryland.
licenses and regulates individuals who perform home inspection services in the State of Maryland.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew online using the link on https://labor.maryland.gov/license/reahi/reahirenewhi.shtml
Renew online using the link on https://labor.maryland.gov/license/reahi/reahirenewhi.shtml
Renew a home inspector license onlineOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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