North Carolina home inspectors are licensed and regulated by the Home Inspector Licensure Board under the Department of Insurance. Home inspectors may be licensed under two categories: 1) Associate Home Inspector and 2) Licensed Home Inspector. The following licensing requirements apply:

Associate Home Inspector

• Successful completion of high school or equivalent

• Cite an employer or affiliated individual who will supervise inspections

• Successful completion of the approved examination

Licensed Home Inspector

• Successful completion of the approved examination

• Successful completion of high school or equivalent and have been an Associate Home Inspector for one year and 100 home inspections OR

• Be a licensed general contractor, professional engineer, or architect

The following surety bond requirements apply:

• Surety bond - $5,000