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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardNew Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors
New Hampshire Board of Home Inspectors
New Hampshire board of home inspectors
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Qualifications / Age18 years old
18
Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age;
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Qualifications / EducationHigh school education or equivalent.
High school education or equivalent.
Candidates shall possess a high school education or the equivalent;
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Qualifications / Required hours80 hours
80
Candidates shall successfully complete 80 hours of board approved pre-licensing education
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Qualifications / ExamPass 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.
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Fees / Application$220
220
Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
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Fees / Renewal$220
220
Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
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License term in years2 years
2
Home inspector license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $220
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Renewal period in years2 years
2
Licensees in good standing may renew their licenses every 2 years in accordance with RSA 310:8.
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RenewalLicensees 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.
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Continuing education hours20 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.
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ReciprocityApplicants 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.
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Agency guidanceNew 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.
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