Washington Home inspector License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
Quick answer
Licenses expire on the applicant’s second birthday following the issuance of the license.
2 years
Renewal cycle in years
The licensee’s second renewal period will equal the full 2-year term.Official source
24 hours
Continuing education
You will need at least 24 hours of approved continuing education to renew your license every 2 years.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
When is Washington home inspector license renewal due?
Renewal cycle in years
2 years
The licensee’s second renewal period will equal the full 2-year term.Official source
Exact renewal deadline rule
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
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does home inspector license renewal cost in Washington?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
24 hours
You will need at least 24 hours of approved continuing education to renew your license every 2 years.Official source
CE topics and conditions
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
What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
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 · 1 official source
How do I renew my home inspector license online in Washington?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
Get a renewal reminder
Enter the expiration date on your license, then choose email reminders. Confirm your email to activate them; unsubscribe in one click.
Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Official sources and verification (6)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
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
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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