Maryland Home Inspector Licensing

Regulating Body:

Maryland Home Inspector Licensing Requirements

State Department: Department of Labor and Licensing Regulations

Board: Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors

Phone: 410-230-6165

Email: dloplrealestateappraiser-labor@maryland.gov

Address:

500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Website: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi/reahireq.shtml

Maryland Facts:

Home inspection is regulated
License is required to perform home inspection for a fee
Bi-annual license renewal cycle

Licensing Requirements:

All original home inspector licenses are valid for two years commencing on the effective date that appears on the license. All renewals are issued on a two year cycle when renewed before their expiration date.

Applying for an Home Inspector License

Complete the application and remit photocopies of course certificates reflecting your completion of 72 hours of an on-site classroom-based training course approved by the Commission;
Provide evidence of having obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent;
Provide an examination score report verifying successful completion of the National Home Inspector Examination; and
Remit a non-refundable application review fee in the amount of $50.

Please follow the link to find information on coming changes to the regulations. http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi/

Exam: The National Home Inspectors Exam

Application and Licensing: Apply for a Maryland Home Inspector License