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Home Inspector
Training: 40 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Real Estate Division
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Certified (residential inspector license / Inspector of Structures certificate)
Regulation
40 hrs
Education Hours
State Exam
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
20 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$365
Contact Division for current fee
Nevada 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
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Minimum coverage: $100,000 E&O; $100,000 GL
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Standards Details
Nevada has adopted Standards of Practice under NAC 645D
Report Requirements
Complete and credible inspection report required
Required Education Hours
40 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
Observation of 25 inspections performed by a certified general inspector or an instructor approved by the commission inspections
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
State-Specific Exam
Overall licensing difficulty: 3/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Contact Division for current fee | $365 |
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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
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Nevada has 25% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Nevada has average home inspectors density relative to population.
Nevada ranks #29 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Nevada uses a state-specific exam rather than the NHIE and titles its license 'Certified Inspector of Structures.' CE includes mandatory safety and law components.
Nevada uses its own state exam, not the NHIE
Must observe 25 inspections before applying
CE includes mandatory 3 hours safety and 3 hours law
Title is 'Certified Inspector of Structures'
Regulated by Real Estate Division
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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