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Home | Resources | State Regulations | Washington Requirements

Home Inspection Requirements for Washington

Home Inspection Regulated:
Yes

License Type:
Home Inspector

License Renewal Cycle:
Every Two Years on your birthdate

Distance Education Allowed:
No

Field Training and Experience Required:
Yes

Experience Required:
up to 40 hours of field training supervised by a licensed home inspector.

CE Required:
Yes

CE Hours Required:
24 Hours

CE Distance Education Allowed:
Yes

Pre-Licensing Required:
No

Pre-licensing Hours Required:
120 hours of classroom instruction

Regulating Body:
Washington State-Department of Licensing

Rules and Regulations:
Senate Bill 6606

Exam:
yes-If exam is prepared by national entity section specific to WA will be included


Ordinance and Contacts

Requirements for licensing of home inspectors will begin July 1, 2009. Governor Gregoire signed senate bill 6606 into law. Effective (6/12/2008) *Anyone who can prove he/she has worked as a home inspector for at least two years may apply to the board before September 1 2009. Anyone with less than two years must meet all requirements. Statute RCW 18.280.

Get Educated & Receive Training

To fulfill your education requirements: Take a Washington State Home Inspectors Board-approved, 120-hour Fundamentals of Home Inspection course. AND Mentor with an experienced home inspector for 40 hours of field training and 5 actual inspections.

Submit an Exam Application
To submit visit here: Home Inspector Examination Application 

Take the Home Inspectors Exam
The Home Inspectors Exam fee is $300 payable when you schedule your exam. 

Apply for Your Home Inspectors License 
Complete the Home Inspector License Application

Home Inspectors Department of Licensing
PO Box 3917
Seattle, WA 98124-3917

Email: DOLINTHomeInspectors@dol.wa.gov
Website: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/homeinspectors/hilicense.html


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