Required hours: 80 hours; Education: High school or equivalent; Exam: National Home Inspector Examination or another comparable exam designated by the State Fire Marshal. All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification.
80 hours
Shall present proof of satisfactory completion of at least 80 hours of instructionOfficial source
16 hours
the home inspector shall provide proof of completion of 16 Continuing Education Units annually.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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High school or equivalent.
Successfully completed high school or its equivalent.Official source
80 hours
Shall present proof of satisfactory completion of at least 80 hours of instructionOfficial source
National Home Inspector Examination or another comparable exam designated by the State Fire Marshal.
Shall have passed the National Home Inspector Examination offered by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors or other, comparable examination, as determined or designated by the State Fire MarshalOfficial source
Maintain at least $250,000 general liability coverage.
Present proof of, and shall maintain, general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $250,000.00.Official source
West Virginia State Fire Marshal
The State Fire Marshal shall administer and enforce the provisions of this rule.Official source
The online portal is now open for applications and renewals of the following license types: Code Enforcement, Electricians, Electrical Inspectors, Fire Protection Workers, Home Inspectors, Individual Blasters, and Pyrotechnicians.Official source
The State Fire Marshal may issue certification after application and fees to holders of a valid home-inspection credential from a jurisdiction with substantially equivalent or higher standards.
the State Fire Marshal may issue a home inspector certificate to any person who holds a valid certification, license, or registration to conduct home inspections, issued by another jurisdiction that has standards substantially equivalent to, or exceeding, those of this stateOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Certification is required to perform, offer or engage in home inspections for compensation or hire, subject to the rule's exemptions.
a person may not perform, offer to perform, or engage in home inspection work for compensation or hire within the state of West Virginia unless that person possesses a certificate issued by the State Fire Marshal.Official source
Applicants must provide fingerprints for state and FBI checks and a valid West Virginia business license.
Applicants shall be required to provide fingerprints for examination by the West Virginia State Police Criminal Investigation Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A copy of a valid West Virginia business license issued by the West Virginia Department of Tax and RevenueOfficial source
Apply and renew through the Online License Portal link at https://firemarshal.wv.gov/regulatory-and-licensing-division
The online portal is now open for applications and renewalsOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification.
All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification.Official source
Renewal fee -- $100.00 fee per certification annually.
Renewal fee -- $100.00 fee per certification annually.Official source
16 hours
the home inspector shall provide proof of completion of 16 Continuing Education Units annually.Official source
Annual CE must relate directly to health, life safety, construction and maintenance of residential properties; courses require State Fire Marshal approval.
All continuing education shall be related directly to health, life safety, construction, and maintenance of residential properties. Approval for courses shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification.
All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification.Official source
$125
Certification fee -- $125.00 fee per certification.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
West Virginia State Fire Marshal
West Virginia State Fire Marshal
The State Fire Marshal shall administer and enforce the provisions of this rule.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://firemarshal.wv.gov/regulatory-and-licensing-division
Regulatory and Licensing DivisionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://firemarshal.wv.gov/regulatory-and-licensing-division
The online portal is now open for applications and renewals of the following license types: Code Enforcement, Electricians, Electrical Inspectors, Fire Protection Workers, Home Inspectors, Individual Blasters, and Pyrotechnicians.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
High school or equivalent.
High school or equivalent.
Successfully completed high school or its equivalent.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
80 hours
80
Shall present proof of satisfactory completion of at least 80 hours of instructionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
National Home Inspector Examination or another comparable exam designated by the State Fire Marshal.
National Home Inspector Examination or another comparable exam designated by the State Fire Marshal.
Shall have passed the National Home Inspector Examination offered by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors or other, comparable examination, as determined or designated by the State Fire MarshalOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Maintain at least $250,000 general liability coverage.
Maintain at least $250,000 general liability coverage.
Present proof of, and shall maintain, general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $250,000.00.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$25
25
Application fee -- $25.00 fee per application submitted.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$125
125
Certification fee -- $125.00 fee per certification.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$100
100
Renewal fee -- $100.00 fee per certification annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal fee -- $100.00 fee per certification annually.
1
Renewal fee -- $100.00 fee per certification annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification.
All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification. Applies to: West Virginia home inspector certifications
All home inspectors’ certifications issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the last day of the anniversary month (12 months) from the date of issuance of the certification.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
16 hours
16
the home inspector shall provide proof of completion of 16 Continuing Education Units annually.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Annual CE must relate directly to health, life safety, construction and maintenance of residential properties; courses require State Fire Marshal approval.
Annual CE must relate directly to health, life safety, construction and maintenance of residential properties; courses require State Fire Marshal approval.
All continuing education shall be related directly to health, life safety, construction, and maintenance of residential properties. Approval for courses shall be determined by the State Fire Marshal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The State Fire Marshal may issue certification after application and fees to holders of a valid home-inspection credential from a jurisdiction with substantially equivalent or higher standards.
The State Fire Marshal may issue certification after application and fees to holders of a valid home-inspection credential from a jurisdiction with substantially equivalent or higher standards.
the State Fire Marshal may issue a home inspector certificate to any person who holds a valid certification, license, or registration to conduct home inspections, issued by another jurisdiction that has standards substantially equivalent to, or exceeding, those of this stateOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Certification is required to perform, offer or engage in home inspections for compensation or hire, subject to the rule's exemptions.
Certification is required to perform, offer or engage in home inspections for compensation or hire, subject to the rule's exemptions.
a person may not perform, offer to perform, or engage in home inspection work for compensation or hire within the state of West Virginia unless that person possesses a certificate issued by the State Fire Marshal.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicants must provide fingerprints for state and FBI checks and a valid West Virginia business license.
Applicants must provide fingerprints for state and FBI checks and a valid West Virginia business license.
Applicants shall be required to provide fingerprints for examination by the West Virginia State Police Criminal Investigation Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A copy of a valid West Virginia business license issued by the West Virginia Department of Tax and RevenueOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply and renew through the Online License Portal link at https://firemarshal.wv.gov/regulatory-and-licensing-division
Apply and renew through the Online License Portal link at https://firemarshal.wv.gov/regulatory-and-licensing-division
The online portal is now open for applications and renewalsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://sfm-permit-public.wvoasis.gov/publicdata/LicenseeSearch
To search for a WVSFMO licensee or to verify a license - Click HereOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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