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Home Inspector
Training: 90 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - Home Inspector Licensing Program
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Licensed
Regulation
90 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
32 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$300
Initial license fee
License Fee
Included in application
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Regulation effective since: 2006
Tennessee 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: $500,000 GL minimum; E&O required, no minimum limits specified in statute
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Standards Details
Tennessee has adopted Standards of Practice under Tennessee Code
Report Requirements
Written report required; must be delivered to client
Required Education Hours
90 hours
Online Education Allowed
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee administered by PSI
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 Initial license fee | $300 |
License Fee | Included in application |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees License fee + NHIE | $525 ($300 application + $225 NHIE exam fee) |
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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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Tennessee has 61% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Tennessee has below-average home inspectors density — strong demand for new home inspectors.
Tennessee ranks #44 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Tennessee requires $500,000 minimum general liability insurance (among the highest nationally) but does not specify a minimum E&O coverage amount, leaving that to the inspector's discretion. The $300 initial license fee is moderate, and 32 hours of CE per biennium is among the higher renewal requirements.
GL insurance minimum $500,000; E&O required but no minimum specified
90 hours commissioner-approved pre-licensing education
32 hours CE per 2-year renewal cycle
$300 initial license fee
Reciprocity available with Letter of Good Standing
Insurance must name TN Home Inspector Licensing Program as certificate holder
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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