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How to Get a Home inspector License in New Hampshire (2026)

Quick answer

New Hampshire regulates the licensing of home inspectors and the practice of home inspection.

Required hours

80 hours

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Exam

Pass the National Home Inspectors examination created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors.

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Renewal

Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.

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Continuing education

20 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    New Hampshire board of home inspectors
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    CHAPTER Home 300 LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age;
    Official source

    Education

    High school education or equivalent.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Candidates shall possess a high school education or the equivalent;
    Official source

    Required hours

    80 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Candidates shall successfully complete 80 hours of board approved pre-licensing education
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass the National Home Inspectors examination created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Candidates for licensure shall have successfully passed the National Home Inspectors examination created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Reciprocity

    Applicants licensed or registered in another state may apply when that state grants reciprocity to New Hampshire residents and its requirements are substantially equivalent or higher; submit verification directly from that state and the required application and fee.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Candidates for licensure who are licensed or registered in another state, provided that the other state grants reciprocity to residents of this state and whose licensure or registration requirements are substantially equivalent to or higher than those of this state, shall apply to the board for licensure on a form provided by the board as specified in Home 301.02 and pay the fee per Home 301.04 (a) or (b) the verification of licensure or examination shall be obtained by the candidate for licensure and submitted to the board directly from the verifying state for approval.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

New Hampshire regulates the licensing of home inspectors and the practice of home inspection.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
These provisions regulate but are not limited to the licensing of home inspectors and the practice of home inspection in the state of New Hampshire.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
Official source

Renewal period in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.
Official source

Continuing education hours

20 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A licensed home inspector shall complete at least 20 hours of board-approved continuing education during each license period in order to maintain his or her license.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$220

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
Official source

Renewal fee

$220

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a home inspector license in New Hampshire?

Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.

Source and quotation
Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (14)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors

New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors

New Hampshire board of home inspectors
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/home100-700.html

CHAPTER Home 300 LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age;
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

High school education or equivalent.

High school education or equivalent.

Candidates shall possess a high school education or the equivalent;
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

80 hours

80

Candidates shall successfully complete 80 hours of board approved pre-licensing education
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass the National Home Inspectors examination created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors.

Pass the National Home Inspectors examination created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors.

Candidates for licensure shall have successfully passed the National Home Inspectors examination created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$220

220

Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$220

220

Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal period in years

2 years

2

Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.

Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8. Applies to: New Hampshire home inspector licenses

Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

20 hours

20

A licensed home inspector shall complete at least 20 hours of board-approved continuing education during each license period in order to maintain his or her license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Applicants licensed or registered in another state may apply when that state grants reciprocity to New Hampshire residents and its requirements are substantially equivalent or higher; submit verification directly from that state and the required application and fee.

Applicants licensed or registered in another state may apply when that state grants reciprocity to New Hampshire residents and its requirements are substantially equivalent or higher; submit verification directly from that state and the required application and fee.

Candidates for licensure who are licensed or registered in another state, provided that the other state grants reciprocity to residents of this state and whose licensure or registration requirements are substantially equivalent to or higher than those of this state, shall apply to the board for licensure on a form provided by the board as specified in Home 301.02 and pay the fee per Home 301.04 (a) or (b) the verification of licensure or examination shall be obtained by the candidate for licensure and submitted to the board directly from the verifying state for approval.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

New Hampshire regulates the licensing of home inspectors and the practice of home inspection.

New Hampshire regulates the licensing of home inspectors and the practice of home inspection.

These provisions regulate but are not limited to the licensing of home inspectors and the practice of home inspection in the state of New Hampshire.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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