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Home Inspector
Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
North Dakota Secretary of State (Office of the Secretary of State)
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Registration
Regulation
Varies
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
Annual, due by June 30 each year
Renewal Period
No
CE Required
Application Fee
$200
Registration fee
License Fee
Included in registration fee
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee if applicable
North Dakota 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 or more covering all home inspection activities
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Standards Details
ND has adopted standards
Report Requirements
Written report required
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee if using that exam
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Registration fee | $200 |
License Fee | Included in registration fee |
Exam Fee NHIE fee if applicable | $225 |
Total Government Fees Registration + exam | $425 |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
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North Dakota has 53% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
North Dakota has below-average home inspectors density — strong demand for new home inspectors.
North Dakota ranks #40 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
North Dakota exempts inspectors working in rural areas (outside cities with population under 3,000) from the $100,000 E&O insurance requirement. No education or CE is required.
Annual renewal by June 30 each year
No education or CE required
E&O insurance exemption for rural areas (outside cities with pop under 3,000)
Multiple exam options accepted (ASHI, NACHI, EBPHI, ICC)
Contact: (701) 328-2924
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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