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Ohio State Home Inspector Requirements
The First Step To Becoming A Home Inspector
In order to become a successful Home Inspector, the first step is to understand any state requirements.
Ohio Home Inspector Requirements
The new law requires Ohio home inspectors to: (Passed January 2019) Licensing deadline postponed due to Covid-19
- Complete a fingerprint-based criminal records check
- Be at least age 18 with diploma or GED
- Complete 80 hours of classroom or online prelicensing education
- Complete 40 hours of field experience or 10 parallel inspections
- Pass the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE)
- Obtain General liability insurance ($100,000/$300,000 aggregate)
- Complete 14 hours of continuing education during the 3-year license period
