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Mold Inspector / Remediator
Mold licensing varies widely by state. Only about 11 states plus DC require specific mold licenses, while most states rely on voluntary national certifications. Compare requirements across all 50 states.
51
Total States
11
States w/ License
40
No State License
$276
Avg Initial Fees
Mold licensing is a patchwork of state requirements and voluntary national certifications. Here are the three key areas to understand.
About 11 states plus DC require specific mold licenses. Many distinguish between mold assessors/inspectors and mold remediators, requiring separate licenses for each. A key principle in licensed states: the same company generally cannot perform both assessment and remediation on a project.
In states without licensing, national certifications from ACAC (CMRS, CMC, CIEC), IICRC (AMRT, WRT), and MICRO (CMI, CMR) serve as the industry standard. These certifications demonstrate competency and are often expected by clients and insurance companies.
Training typically ranges from 24-40 hours depending on the state and certification. Insurance is critical — general liability ($1M+), E&O for inspectors, and pollution liability for remediators. The EPA does not regulate mold; there are no federal mold standards.
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| State | License Required | License Type | Separate Licenses | Total Fees | Training Hours | Renewal | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | No | No specific mold license — general contractor license may be required for remediation work | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| California(CA) | No | No specific mold license — general contractor license may be required for remediation work | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | Yes | Indoor Environmental Professional License (covers mold) | No | $500-$1,000 | Training required per DPH regulations | Annual | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | Yes | Mold Assessment and Remediation License | No | $500-$1,000 | Training required per DCRA regulations | Biennial | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | Yes | Mold Assessor License AND Mold Remediator License (separate licenses required) | Yes | $700-$1,400 | Mold-related training required for each license type | Biennial | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | Yes | Mold Remediation License (remediation only, not assessment) | No | $600-$1,200 | 24 hours of approved training | Annual | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | Yes | Mold Assessment and Remediation License | No | $600-$1,200 | Training required per LSBA regulations | Annual | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | Yes | Mold Remediation Services License | No | $500-$1,000 | Training required per MDE regulations | Biennial | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | Yes | Mold Remediation License | No | $400-$900 | Training required per Board of Health regulations | Annual | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | No | No specific mold license — general contractor license may be required for remediation work | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | Yes | Mold Inspector / Remediator License | No | $400-$800 | Training required per DHHS regulations | Biennial | medium | Mar 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| New York(NY) | Yes | Mold Assessment License AND Mold Remediation License (separate licenses required) | Yes | $600-$1,200 | 40 hours for assessors, 40 hours for remediators | Biennial | medium | Mar 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | No | No specific mold license — general contractor license may be required for remediation work | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | Yes | Mold Assessment Consultant License AND Mold Remediation Contractor License (separate licenses required) | Yes | $800-$1,500 | 24 hours for each license type | Annual | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | Yes | Mold Inspector License AND Mold Remediator License | Yes | $500-$1,000 | Training required per DPOR regulations | Biennial | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | No | No specific mold license — general contractor license may be required for remediation work | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | No | No specific mold license required | N/A | $200-$600 | — | N/A — no state license to renew | medium | Mar 2026 |
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