Official sources and verification (13)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardMontana Department of Labor and Industry, Home Inspector Program
Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Home Inspector Program
Montana Home Inspector Program
Effective January 1st, 2026 all home inspectors in the state of Montana are required to be licensed with Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Required hours40 hours
40
Must have completed 40 hours of comprehensive home inspection instruction approved by the department.
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Qualifications / InsuranceAt least $125,000 errors and omissions coverage.
At least $125,000 errors and omissions coverage.
The minimum liability insurance coverage in errors and omissions insurance has been raised from $100,000 to $125,000.
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Fees / Application$80
80
Application Fee $80.00
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Fees / Renewal$80
80
Renewal Fee: $80.00
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RenewalAnniversary date issuance. Opens 60 days before expiration date.
Anniversary date issuance. Opens 60 days prior to expiration date. Applies to: Montana home inspector licenses
Anniversary date issuance. Opens 60 days prior to expiration date.
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Agency guidanceApplicants must be members of a national home inspection association.
Applicants must be members of a national home inspection association.
Must be a member of a national home inspection association.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceUse the Renew License link on the program page to renew.
Use the Renew License link on the program page to renew.
Renew License
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Agency guidanceAll Montana home inspectors must hold the individual state license effective January 1, 2026.
All Montana home inspectors must hold the individual state license effective January 1, 2026.
Effective January 1st, 2026 all home inspectors in the state of Montana are required to be licensed with Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
License term in years2 years
2
All individual home inspector licenses must be renewed every two years.
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Renewal period in years2 years
2
All individual home inspector licenses must be renewed every two years.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026