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Home Inspector
Exam: No
Regulation Status
No state licensing authority for home inspectors. Hawaii DCCA/PVL oversees 52 licensed professions but home inspector is not among them.
Unregulated
Regulation
None required
Education Hours
No
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
N/A
Renewal Period
No
CE Required
No state licensing fees reported for home inspectors in Hawaii. Some states do not require a license to perform home inspections.
As of April 2026, Hawaii does not require a state license to perform home inspections.
However, we strongly recommend obtaining voluntary certification through ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) or InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) to build credibility, demonstrate competence to clients, and stay current with industry standards. Some local jurisdictions within Hawaii may also have their own requirements.
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Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Hawaii has 4% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Hawaii has above-average home inspectors density — competitive market.
Hawaii ranks #17 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Hawaii has no state-level regulation of home inspectors despite being one of the most expensive real estate markets in the nation. Professional certification through ASHI or InterNACHI is strongly recommended but voluntary. Licenses renew every N/A. Neighboring states include California, each with their own home inspector requirements.
Hawaii does not require a state license for home inspectors
No education, exam, or CE requirements at the state level. Contact No state licensing authority for home inspectors. Hawaii DCCA/PVL oversees 52 licensed professions but home inspector is not among them. for current examination details and scheduling information.
Professional certification and insurance are strongly recommended
A previous legislative attempt (SB2403, 2018) to regulate home inspectors did not pass
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
SB2403 (2018) proposed mandatory licensing with a Board of Home Inspectors under DCCA. It did not pass. A Hawaii State Auditor's Report (No. 19-09, March 2019) subsequently found insufficient evidence to require regulation.
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