How to become a home inspector in Montana
Montana has no statewide home inspector license. Here is what it takes to work as a home inspector in Montana, 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 Montana law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Montana home inspector license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Montana does not license home inspectors at the state level; no home inspector board or program appears among the Department of Labor & Industry's licensing boards and programs. |
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Steps to become a home inspector in Montana
- 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 Montana?
- 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.