How to become a home inspector in Alaska
Alaska home inspectors are licensed by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development – Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Home Inspectors program). Here is what it takes to work as a licensed home inspector in Alaska, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Alaska law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become a home inspector in Alaska?
- Pass the exam for the category applied for
- Apply within three years after passing the exam (or show completed CE)
- No sentence within 7 years for forgery, theft, extortion, defrauding creditors or a felony involving dishonesty
- No prior revocation of home inspection authority and no unresolved complaints or discipline
- Associates must be employed and supervised by a registered home inspector
Alaska home inspector license requirements
| State license | Yes. Alaska requires registration as a home inspector (new homes, existing homes, or joint) or as an associate home inspector. |
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| Licensed by | Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development – Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Home Inspectors program) |
| License name | Home Inspector Registration (existing homes, new homes, or joint); Associate Home Inspector |
| Education or training | Statute allows education/experience rules; current 12 AAC 22 sets an exam requirement and does not list pre-licensing hours. |
| Exam | Existing homes: National Home Inspector Examination, NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector exam, or AHIT exam; new homes or joint: ICC residential building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspector exams. |
| Insurance or bond | Surety bond (or cash deposit) of $10,000 for a home inspector under AS 08.18.071, plus public liability and property damage insurance ($20,000 property, $50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence) filed with the application. |
| License term | Two years (biennial). |
| Continuing education | At least 8 contact hours of approved continuing competency activities per licensing period (4 hours per full year for a first renewal). |
How much does it cost?
| Application fee (nonrefundable) | $100 |
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| Initial biennial registration and license enforcement support fee | $250 |
| Biennial renewal and license enforcement support fee | $250 |
| Bonding research | $30 |
| Adding another type of inspection | $30 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become a home inspector in Alaska
- Choose the category: existing homes, new homes, or joint
- Pass the matching approved exam(s)
- Get a $10,000 surety bond or cash deposit and liability insurance
- Submit the notarized application with exam verification, bond, insurance and fees
- Renew every two years with 8 hours of continuing competency
How do you check a home inspector's license in Alaska?
- Ask for the license number and confirm it with the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development – Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Home Inspectors program).
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.