How to become a home inspector in Hawaii
Hawaii has no statewide home inspector license. Here is what it takes to work as a home inspector in Hawaii, 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 Hawaii law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Hawaii home inspector license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Hawaii does not license home inspectors; no home inspector board or program is listed by the DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division. |
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Steps to become a home inspector in Hawaii
- Check with your city or county about any local business license
- Complete home inspection training
- Consider passing the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) or joining a national association
- Buy errors and omissions and general liability insurance
- Register your business with the state
How do you check a home inspector's license in Hawaii?
- 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.