Required hours: 120 hours; Exam: Pass the state and national exams; Experience: After the course, complete 40 hours of field training and five actual inspections with a mentor who has at least four years of licensure. Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.
$720
First home inspector license (includes application and initial license) $720Official source
120 hours
You must take a Washington State Home Inspectors Board-approved, 120-hour Fundamentals of Home Inspection course.Official source
24 hours
You will need at least 24 hours of approved continuing education to renew your license every 2 years.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
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120 hours
You must take a Washington State Home Inspectors Board-approved, 120-hour Fundamentals of Home Inspection course.Official source
After the course, complete 40 hours of field training and five actual inspections with a mentor who has at least four years of licensure.
After you take your Fundamentals of Home Inspection course, you must mentor with a home inspector who has at least 4 years of licensure. You must complete 40 hours of field training and 5 actual inspections.Official source
Pass the state and national exams.
You must upload a copy of the report stating you passed the state and national exams.Official source
State home inspector licensure does not require insurance or a bond.
There is no requirement that you must obtain insurance, or be bonded, to be a home inspector.Official source
Washington State Department of Licensing
Washington State Department of LicensingOfficial source
Inspectors licensed in good standing for at least two of the last four years must document education/training that meets or exceeds Washington requirements and pass the state exam.
Out-of-state inspectors Those who have been licensed as a home inspector in good standing for at least 2 of the last 4 years. Documentation of education and training that meets or exceeds Washington's requirements (WAC 308-408A-040) State portion of the examOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Anyone examining a home's condition for a fee needs a license.
Anyone who examines the conditions of a home for a fee.Official source
Depending on the first issue date and the licensee’s birth date, this may result in a shortened licensing term.
Depending on the first issue date and the licensee’s birth date, this may result in a shortened licensing term.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.
Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.Official source
2 years
The licensee’s second renewal period will equal the full 2-year term.Official source
24 hours
You will need at least 24 hours of approved continuing education to renew your license every 2 years.Official source
Complete program-approved CE during the licensing period; unused credit cannot carry forward.
Continuing education must be approved by the program to be counted towards your renewal. Can I carry over unused continuing education from 1 licensing period to the next? No.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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$720
First home inspector license (includes application and initial license) $720Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.
Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.Official source
$720
First home inspector license (includes application and initial license) $720Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Washington State Department of Licensing
Washington State Department of Licensing
Washington State Department of LicensingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/home-inspectors/get-your-license-home-inspectors
Get your license: Home inspectorsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/home-inspectors/get-your-license-home-inspectors
Submit your application onlineOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
120 hours
120
You must take a Washington State Home Inspectors Board-approved, 120-hour Fundamentals of Home Inspection course.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
After the course, complete 40 hours of field training and five actual inspections with a mentor who has at least four years of licensure.
After the course, complete 40 hours of field training and five actual inspections with a mentor who has at least four years of licensure.
After you take your Fundamentals of Home Inspection course, you must mentor with a home inspector who has at least 4 years of licensure. You must complete 40 hours of field training and 5 actual inspections.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the state and national exams.
Pass the state and national exams.
You must upload a copy of the report stating you passed the state and national exams.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
State home inspector licensure does not require insurance or a bond.
State home inspector licensure does not require insurance or a bond.
There is no requirement that you must obtain insurance, or be bonded, to be a home inspector.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$720
720
First home inspector license (includes application and initial license) $720Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.
Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license. Applies to: Washington home inspector initial licenses
Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
The licensee’s second renewal period will equal the full 2-year term.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
24 hours
24
You will need at least 24 hours of approved continuing education to renew your license every 2 years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete program-approved CE during the licensing period; unused credit cannot carry forward.
Complete program-approved CE during the licensing period; unused credit cannot carry forward.
Continuing education must be approved by the program to be counted towards your renewal. Can I carry over unused continuing education from 1 licensing period to the next? No.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Inspectors licensed in good standing for at least two of the last four years must document education/training that meets or exceeds Washington requirements and pass the state exam.
Inspectors licensed in good standing for at least two of the last four years must document education/training that meets or exceeds Washington requirements and pass the state exam.
Out-of-state inspectors Those who have been licensed as a home inspector in good standing for at least 2 of the last 4 years. Documentation of education and training that meets or exceeds Washington's requirements (WAC 308-408A-040) State portion of the examOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Anyone examining a home's condition for a fee needs a license.
Anyone examining a home's condition for a fee needs a license.
Anyone who examines the conditions of a home for a fee.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Depending on the first issue date and the licensee’s birth date, this may result in a shortened licensing term.
The initial term may be shorter than two years because expiration follows the applicant's birthday.
Depending on the first issue date and the licensee’s birth date, this may result in a shortened licensing term.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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