How to become a home inspector in Maine
Maine has no statewide home inspector license. Here is what it takes to work as a home inspector in Maine, 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 Maine law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Maine home inspector license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Maine does not license home inspectors; the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation lists no home inspector license. |
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Steps to become a home inspector in Maine
- Check your city and county for any local business license rules
- Complete home inspection training
- Consider passing the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
- Buy errors and omissions and general liability insurance
- Register your business with the state
How do you check a home inspector's license in Maine?
- 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.