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Home Inspector
Training: 70 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) - Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
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Licensed
Regulation
70 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
16 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$80
Non-refundable
License Fee
Included in application
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Virginia 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: $250,000 per occurrence
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Standards Details
Virginia has adopted Standards of Practice through DPOR regulations (18VAC15-40)
Report Requirements
Written report required; must be delivered to client
Required Education Hours
70 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
25 home inspections under direct supervision of licensed inspector inspections
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
Overall licensing difficulty: 3/100
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 Non-refundable | $80 |
License Fee | Included in application |
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Application $80 + NHIE $225 | $305 |
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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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Virginia has 32% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Virginia is one of the most saturated home inspectors markets in the country.
Virginia ranks #3 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Virginia uses a points-based qualification system (effective October 2025) requiring 15 qualifying points with minimums from both education and experience categories. The state also offers a unique NRS (New Residential Structures) specialty requiring an additional 8-hour course for inspecting new construction.
70 hours pre-licensing education required
Points-based qualification system (15 points minimum, 5 from education + 5 from experience) effective Oct 2025
NHIE is the board-approved examination
$250,000 GL insurance required
NRS specialty available for new residential structures (8-hour additional course)
16 hours CE per biennium
$80 application fee (non-refundable)
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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