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How to Get a Home inspector License in North Dakota (2026)

Quick answer

Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must register with the Secretary of State.

Exam

Submit proof of passing a home inspection examination offered by ASHI, InterNACHI, EBPHI or ICC.

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Renewal

You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year.

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Minimum age

18 years old

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Home Inspectors
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must be at least 18 years of age and must register with the Office of the Secretary of State
    Official source

    Exam

    Submit proof of passing a home inspection examination offered by ASHI, InterNACHI, EBPHI or ICC.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Proof of satisfactory completion of an examination on home inspection offered by one of the following: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) InterNACHI Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI) International Code Council (ICC)
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Home Inspector Registration (SFN 54381)
    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

Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must register with the Secretary of State.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must be at least 18 years of age and must register with the Office of the Secretary of State
Official source

Agency guidance

Renew using Home Inspector Renewal (SFN 58339) on the agency page.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home Inspector Renewal (SFN 58339)
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year.
Official source

Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.

What does it cost?

Application fee

$200

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Registration Fee - $200
Official source

Renewal fee

$50

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Renewal Fee - $50
Official source

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

Liability insurance with errors and omissions coverage of at least $100,000 covering all home inspection activities.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Certificate of liability insurance with errors and omissions insurance coverage in the amount of $100,000 or more covering all home inspection activities
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 North Dakota?

You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year.

Source and quotation
You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (11)

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

Board

North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State

North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State

North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://www.sos.nd.gov/business/licensing-registration/home-inspectors

Home Inspectors
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://www.sos.nd.gov/business/licensing-registration/home-inspectors

Home Inspector Registration (SFN 54381)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must be at least 18 years of age and must register with the Office of the Secretary of State
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Submit proof of passing a home inspection examination offered by ASHI, InterNACHI, EBPHI or ICC.

Submit proof of passing a home inspection examination offered by ASHI, InterNACHI, EBPHI or ICC.

Proof of satisfactory completion of an examination on home inspection offered by one of the following: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) InterNACHI Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI) International Code Council (ICC)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Liability insurance with errors and omissions coverage of at least $100,000 covering all home inspection activities.

Liability insurance with errors and omissions coverage of at least $100,000 covering all home inspection activities.

Certificate of liability insurance with errors and omissions insurance coverage in the amount of $100,000 or more covering all home inspection activities
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$200

200

Registration Fee - $200
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$50

50

Renewal Fee - $50
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year.

You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year. Applies to: North Dakota home inspector registrations

You must renew your home inspector registration by June 30 each year.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must register with the Secretary of State.

Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must register with the Secretary of State.

Home inspectors who want to work in North Dakota must be at least 18 years of age and must register with the Office of the Secretary of State
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Renew using Home Inspector Renewal (SFN 58339) on the agency page.

Renew using Home Inspector Renewal (SFN 58339) on the agency page.

Home Inspector Renewal (SFN 58339)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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