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Home Inspector
Training: 40 hours | Exam: Yes
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Registered
Regulation
40 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
40 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$80
License Fee
Included in application fee
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Montana 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: $100,000 GL; $100,000 E&O
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Standards Details
Montana has adopted Standards of Practice
Report Requirements
Written report required
Required Education Hours
40 hours
Online Education Allowed
Approved Education Providers
Curriculum Topics
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Overall licensing difficulty: 5/100
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
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 | $80 |
License Fee | Included in application fee |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Application + NHIE | $305 |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
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Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
Additional Requirements for Reciprocity
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Montana has 35% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Montana has average home inspectors density relative to population.
Montana ranks #31 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Montana requires membership in a national home inspector association and either workers compensation coverage or an Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC). The 40-hour biennial CE requirement matches the initial education requirement.
Must be member of a national home inspector association
Workers compensation or ICEC required
$100,000 E&O and $100,000 GL required
40 hours CE every 2 years
Contact: (406) 444-7734
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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