Moving to New Hampshire as a home inspector: every state's rule

1. 1Pre-license course. Complete the required pre-license course. At least 80 hours of board-approved pre-licensing education covering all nine core components of a residential building of up to four units: heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems, structural components, foundations, roof coverings, exterior and interior components, and site aspects as they affect the building. Approved courses must also cover New Hampshire's home inspector law (RSA 310-A), the board's rules and standards of practice. Attach proof of completion to your application. The board publishes a list of approved courses, which includes national online programs and New Hampshire community college courses; course prices are set by the schools..
2. 2Trade exam. Pass the destination's trade exam. The National Home Inspector Examination, created and graded by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors and taken on computer at a PSI test center. A pass is required for every applicant who is not licensed by endorsement, and proof of passing goes with the license application..
3. 3Exam fee. Pay the exam fee ($225). The exam board lists the National Home Inspector Examination fee as $225 per attempt in most states, paid to PSI when you register online or by phone; confirm the amount when you register. Fees are nonrefundable, and each retake needs a new fee..
4. 4Application fee. Pay the application fee ($220). One combined application processing and licensing fee of $220, which covers the initial two-year license. There is no separate fee to pay when the license is issued. Active military applicants and military spouses are exempt. Fees are nonrefundable..
5. 5Background check. Complete a background check. A criminal record check through the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of State Police. Complete the State Police Criminal Record Release Authorization form, pay the State Police fee yourself and have the results sent to the Office's licensing bureau. The board's rules do not state the State Police fee; the Department of Safety sets it when you request the check. If the Office issues a temporary license while the check is pending, no extra fee is charged for it..
6. 6Insurance. Carry the required insurance. Proof of liability insurance, filed with the application. It must show the insurer's name and address, the certificate holder's name and address, the category of coverage and minimum amounts of coverage, and the policy's cancellation terms. New Hampshire sets no minimum amount and does not say whether the coverage must be general liability or errors and omissions, so ask the Office if you need that settled before you buy a policy..

Published fees on this path total $445, excluding exam-vendor fees, bonds, and insurance.