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Home Inspector
Training: 80 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office - Regulatory and Licensing Division
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Certified
Regulation
80 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
1 year
Renewal Period
16 hrs
CE Required
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee
Regulation effective since: 2024
West 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 GL
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Standards Details
Title 103, Series 7 (Legislative Rule of West Virginia)
Report Requirements
Written report required
Required Education Hours
80 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
Overall licensing difficulty: 2/100
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 |
|---|---|
Exam Fee NHIE fee | $225 |
Total Government Fees Fee not identified at the state level. Some states do not require state-level home inspector licensing. Contact your state or local licensing authority for current fee schedule. | Varies |
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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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West Virginia has 37% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
West Virginia has average home inspectors density relative to population.
West Virginia ranks #33 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
West Virginia is one of few states where home inspector certification is regulated by the State Fire Marshal's Office rather than a real estate or professional licensing board. The certification law was enacted in 2024, making it one of the newest programs nationally. A valid WV business license is required in addition to the certification.
Regulated by State Fire Marshal (unusual regulatory authority)
Certification law enacted in 2024 (Title 103, Series 07)
80 hours pre-licensing education required (live virtual ok, self-paced not permitted)
Fingerprinting through IdentoGO for state police and FBI checks
Must hold valid WV business license
$250,000 GL insurance required
Annual renewal with 16 hours CE
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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