Under 2026's House Bill 30, DPOR is to charge a Technology Fee equal to $7.25 per year.
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination before licensure.
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
16 hours
18 years old
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors
Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home InspectorsOfficial source
www.dpor.virginia.gov Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home InspectorsOfficial source
18 years old
Earn at least 15 qualifying education/experience points, with at least five from each category, using the application tables.
A minimum of 15 qualifying points from a combination of the following education and experience, with a minimum of five (5) points from each category, is required.Official source
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination before licensure.
Applicants must have passed the National Home Inspector Examination provided by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors prior to licensure.Official source
Universal License Recognition has an application for out-of-state credential holders and applicants from states without licensure; review the qualification questions on the form.
HOME INSPECTORS - UNIVERSAL LICENSE RECOGNITION (ULR) APPLICATION Licensed Home Inspector Unlicensed Home Inspector - ULR by examOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageUnder 2026's House Bill 30, DPOR is to charge a Technology Fee equal to $7.25 per year.
Pursuant to 2026's House Bill 30, DPOR is to charge a Technology Fee equal to $7.25 per year.Official source
Submit renewal, insurance, CPE proof and fee before the expiration date. Renewal form: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/ALHI/A506-3380REN_REI.pdf
Prior to the expiration date shown on the license, a licensee desiring to renew a license must submit to the board (i) a completed renewal application, (ii) proof of insurance required by 18VAC15-40-30, (iii) proof of completion of CPE, in accordance with 18VAC15-40-72, and (iv) the appropriate fee specified in 18VAC15-40-50.Official source
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.Official source
2 years
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.Official source
16 hours
Each licensee must complete 16 contact hours of continuing professional education (CPE) during each license renewal cycle.Official source
The subject matter addressed during CPE contact hours is limited to the content areas covered by the board's approved examination and the list of acceptable topics provided in 18VAC15-40-73. The licensee will not receive CPE credit for the same training course more than once during a single license renewal cycle.
the subject matter addressed during CPE contact hours is limited to the content areas covered by the board's approved examination and the list of acceptable topics provided in 18VAC15-40-73. The licensee will not receive CPE credit for the same training course more than once during a single license renewal cycle.Official source
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$59.5
At least $250,000 general liability per occurrence; the applicant must be policyholder or an additional insured.
Have you obtained a general liability insurance policy with a minimum per occurrence amount of $250,000 ? The applicant must be listed as the policy holder or as an additional insured.Official source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors
Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home InspectorsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/ALHI/
www.dpor.virginia.gov Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home InspectorsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/ALHI/A506-3380LIC.pdf
HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE APPLICATIONOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
18 years old
18
Must be at least 18 years of age.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Earn at least 15 qualifying education/experience points, with at least five from each category, using the application tables.
Earn at least 15 qualifying education/experience points, with at least five from each category, using the application tables.
A minimum of 15 qualifying points from a combination of the following education and experience, with a minimum of five (5) points from each category, is required.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination before licensure.
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination before licensure.
Applicants must have passed the National Home Inspector Examination provided by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors prior to licensure.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least $250,000 general liability per occurrence; the applicant must be policyholder or an additional insured.
At least $250,000 general liability per occurrence; the applicant must be policyholder or an additional insured.
Have you obtained a general liability insurance policy with a minimum per occurrence amount of $250,000 ? The applicant must be listed as the policy holder or as an additional insured.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued. Applies to: Virginia home inspector licenses
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
Licenses issued under this chapter will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
16 hours
16
Each licensee must complete 16 contact hours of continuing professional education (CPE) during each license renewal cycle.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The subject matter addressed during CPE contact hours is limited to the content areas covered by the board's approved examination and the list of acceptable topics provided in 18VAC15-40-73. The licensee will not receive CPE credit for the same training course more than once during a single license renewal cycle.
CPE covers approved exam content and the acceptable topics in 18VAC15-40-73; repeated credit for the same course in one cycle is not allowed.
the subject matter addressed during CPE contact hours is limited to the content areas covered by the board's approved examination and the list of acceptable topics provided in 18VAC15-40-73. The licensee will not receive CPE credit for the same training course more than once during a single license renewal cycle.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Universal License Recognition has an application for out-of-state credential holders and applicants from states without licensure; review the qualification questions on the form.
Universal License Recognition has an application for out-of-state credential holders and applicants from states without licensure; review the qualification questions on the form.
HOME INSPECTORS - UNIVERSAL LICENSE RECOGNITION (ULR) APPLICATION Licensed Home Inspector Unlicensed Home Inspector - ULR by examOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Under 2026's House Bill 30, DPOR is to charge a Technology Fee equal to $7.25 per year.
Fees shown include the July 2026 technology fee.
Pursuant to 2026's House Bill 30, DPOR is to charge a Technology Fee equal to $7.25 per year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Submit renewal, insurance, CPE proof and fee before the expiration date. Renewal form: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/ALHI/A506-3380REN_REI.pdf
Submit renewal, insurance, CPE proof and fee before the expiration date. Renewal form: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/boards/ALHI/A506-3380REN_REI.pdf
Prior to the expiration date shown on the license, a licensee desiring to renew a license must submit to the board (i) a completed renewal application, (ii) proof of insurance required by 18VAC15-40-30, (iii) proof of completion of CPE, in accordance with 18VAC15-40-72, and (iv) the appropriate fee specified in 18VAC15-40-50.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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