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

Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

Office of the Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation

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Open the official agency page

https://sos.vermont.gov/property-inspectors/forms-instructions

Property Inspectors

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Open the official agency page

https://sos.vermont.gov/property-inspectors/forms-instructions

Online Services

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Examination path: 80 hours through an approved provider. Certification path accepts ASHI ACI membership; qualifying NAHI certificates issued on or before July 2, 2020 are also accepted.

Examination path: 80 hours through an approved provider. Certification path accepts ASHI ACI membership; qualifying NAHI certificates issued on or before July 2, 2020 are also accepted.

Upload evidence that you completed 80 hours of education through an approved course provider. Submit evidence that you are certified and have ACI Membership through the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). NAHI Certifications issued on or prior to July 2, 2020, which include the proctored national examination, are approved by the Director and are acceptable to become licensed by the Certification path.

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Examination applicants must pass the National Home Inspector Examination.

Examination applicants must pass the National Home Inspector Examination.

Submit evidence that you passed the National Home Inspector Examination, administered through PSI.

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$115

115

143 -Property Inspectors $275 $115 June 30th of Odd Years

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$275

275

143 -Property Inspectors $275 $115 June 30th of Odd Years

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2 years

2

A license shall be renewed every two years on a schedule determined by the Director upon application and payment of the required fee.

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June 30th of Odd Years

June 30th of Odd Years Applies to: Vermont property inspector licenses

June 30th of Odd Years

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Fast Track Endorsement requires continuous licensure or certification in good standing in another jurisdiction for the three years immediately before applying.

Fast Track Endorsement requires continuous licensure or certification in good standing in another jurisdiction for the three years immediately before applying.

To qualify to be licensed, an applicant must be actively licensed or certified in good standing in another jurisdiction for three or more years preceding this application.

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Property inspection practice requires a current license, subject to the statutory exceptions.

Property inspection practice requires a current license, subject to the statutory exceptions.

practice property inspecting unless currently licensed to do so under the provisions of this chapter

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Initial licenses issued within 90 days of the renewal date run through the next full two-year period; those issued earlier renew at the upcoming renewal.

Initial licenses issued within 90 days of the renewal date run through the next full two-year period; those issued earlier renew at the upcoming renewal.

Initial licenses issued 90 days or less from the profession’s renewal date will be granted through the next full two-year period. Initial licenses issued 91 days or more before the profession’s renewal date will be required to renew the license for the upcoming renewal.

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Applications are submitted through the Online Services System.

Applications are submitted through the Online Services System.

Applications are submitted through the Online Services System.

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