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How to Get a Home inspector License in Utah (2026)

Quick answer

The fee schedule lists an additional $1 e-library surcharge (EL-01); online processing fees also apply.

Exam

No separate state licensing exam is required; the required certification may have its own exam.

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Renewal

License expires on November 30 of odd years.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Utah Division of Professional Licensing

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Division of Professional Licensing must be listed as the certificate holder on all insurance documents
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Apply for a Private Home Inspector License
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    Provide current, active national certification from ASHI, InterNACHI, or ICC as a Residential Combination Inspector.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Provide a current and active National Certificate from one of the following: The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) The International Code Council (ICC) Residential Combination Inspector
    Official source

    Exam

    No separate state licensing exam is required; the required certification may have its own exam.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    There are no licensing exams required for the Combination Inspector, Limited Inspector, or Private Home Inspector license classifications. However, each classification requires certification which may include an exam requirement.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Apply Online
    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

The fee schedule lists an additional $1 e-library surcharge (EL-01); online processing fees also apply.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
EL-01 | General / Multiple | E-library Surcharge | $1.00 Online transactions are subject to standard electronic payment processing fees.
Official source

Agency guidance

Use the Renew Online link at https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/building-inspector/renew-a-license/

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Renew Online
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

License expires on November 30 of odd years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
License expires on November 30 of odd years.
Official source

Continuing education topics

Maintain national certification for each inspection area and update certification when new codes are adopted.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You are required to maintain national certification in each area for which you provide inspection services and when new codes are adopted you must update your national certification to the currently adopted codes.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$85

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home Inspector | Private Home Inspector | $85.00 | $63.00 | EL-01
Official source

Renewal fee

$63

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home Inspector | Private Home Inspector | $85.00 | $63.00 | EL-01
Official source

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

Maintain $500,000 general liability and $500,000 errors and omissions coverage, with the Division named as certificate holder.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
General Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000 Errors and Omissions Insurance in the amount of $500,000 Insurance must be active at the time of application and maintained throughout licensure. Division of Professional Licensing must be listed as the certificate holder on all insurance documents
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 Utah?

License expires on November 30 of odd years.

Source and quotation
License expires on November 30 of odd years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (12)

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

Board

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

Division of Professional Licensing must be listed as the certificate holder on all insurance documents
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/building-inspector/apply-for-a-license/private-home-inspector/

Apply for a Private Home Inspector License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/building-inspector/apply-for-a-license/private-home-inspector/

Apply Online
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

Provide current, active national certification from ASHI, InterNACHI, or ICC as a Residential Combination Inspector.

Provide current, active national certification from ASHI, InterNACHI, or ICC as a Residential Combination Inspector.

Provide a current and active National Certificate from one of the following: The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) The International Code Council (ICC) Residential Combination Inspector
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

No separate state licensing exam is required; the required certification may have its own exam.

No separate state licensing exam is required; the required certification may have its own exam.

There are no licensing exams required for the Combination Inspector, Limited Inspector, or Private Home Inspector license classifications. However, each classification requires certification which may include an exam requirement.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Maintain $500,000 general liability and $500,000 errors and omissions coverage, with the Division named as certificate holder.

Maintain $500,000 general liability and $500,000 errors and omissions coverage, with the Division named as certificate holder.

General Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000 Errors and Omissions Insurance in the amount of $500,000 Insurance must be active at the time of application and maintained throughout licensure. Division of Professional Licensing must be listed as the certificate holder on all insurance documents
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$85

85

Home Inspector | Private Home Inspector | $85.00 | $63.00 | EL-01
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$63

63

Home Inspector | Private Home Inspector | $85.00 | $63.00 | EL-01
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

License expires on November 30 of odd years.

License expires on November 30 of odd years. Applies to: Utah Building Inspector program licenses

License expires on November 30 of odd years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Maintain national certification for each inspection area and update certification when new codes are adopted.

Maintain national certification for each inspection area and update certification when new codes are adopted.

You are required to maintain national certification in each area for which you provide inspection services and when new codes are adopted you must update your national certification to the currently adopted codes.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The fee schedule lists an additional $1 e-library surcharge (EL-01); online processing fees also apply.

The fee schedule lists an additional $1 e-library surcharge (EL-01); online processing fees also apply.

EL-01 | General / Multiple | E-library Surcharge | $1.00 Online transactions are subject to standard electronic payment processing fees.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Use the Renew Online link at https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/building-inspector/renew-a-license/

Use the Renew Online link at https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/building-inspector/renew-a-license/

Renew Online
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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