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Home Inspector
Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (under the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development)
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Registered
Regulation
Varies
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
2 years (expire June 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Period
8 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$100 (nonrefundable)
Non-refundable application fee
License Fee
$250
Registration fee
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee paid to EBPHI; ICC exam fees separate
Regulation effective since: 2003
Alaska requires state licensing to practice as a home inspector. You must meet education, examination, and other requirements before performing inspections.
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Minimum coverage: Insurance and $5,000 bond required
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Standards Details
Alaska has adopted standards of practice for home inspectors
Report Requirements
Written report required for each inspection
Required Education Hours
Varies
Supervised Field Inspections
Minimum 3 inspections totaling at least 10 hours (apprenticeship since Jan 1, 2023) inspections
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500 (NHIE)
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee; ICC exams have separate fees
Overall licensing difficulty: 2/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination)
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500 (NHIE)
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $225Invest in preparation to pass the first time.
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Non-refundable application fee | $100 (nonrefundable) |
License Fee Registration fee | $250 |
Exam Fee NHIE fee paid to EBPHI; ICC exam fees separate | $225 |
Total Government Fees Application $100 + Registration $250 + NHIE $225 | $575+ |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
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Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
Additional Requirements for Reciprocity
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Alaska has 11% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Alaska has above-average home inspectors density — competitive market.
Alaska ranks #22 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Alaska requires new home inspector applicants to pass International Code Council (ICC) residential exams in building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspection rather than just the NHIE. A $5,000 surety bond is also required.
Alaska requires a $5,000 bond in addition to insurance
Registrations expire on June 30 of even-numbered years
As of January 1, 2023, apprenticeship training is required before registration
New applicants must pass ICC residential exams rather than just the NHIE
Contact: (907) 465-2050 / HomeInspectors@Alaska.Gov
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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