How to become a home inspector in New Jersey
New Jersey home inspectors are licensed by the Home Inspection Advisory Committee and State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed home inspector in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become a home inspector in New Jersey?
- Good moral character
- High school diploma or equivalent
New Jersey home inspector license requirements
| State license | Yes. New Jersey requires a home inspector license issued under the Home Inspection Professional Licensing Act. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Home Inspection Advisory Committee and State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs |
| License name | Licensed Home Inspector |
| Education or training | An approved 180-hour course including at least 40 hours of unpaid supervised field inspections, or at least 250 fee-paid inspections under a licensed home inspector's direct supervision. |
| Exam | Pass an examination administered or approved by the Home Inspection Advisory Committee. |
| Insurance or bond | Errors and omissions policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence, filed with the board. |
| License term | 2 years |
| Continuing education | 40 credit hours of continuing education each biennial renewal. |
Steps to become a home inspector in New Jersey
- Complete the approved 180-hour course with 40 hours of field inspections (or 250 supervised paid inspections)
- Pass the approved examination
- Get E&O insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence
- Apply to the Division of Consumer Affairs with fees and proof of insurance
How do you check a home inspector's license in New Jersey?
- Ask for the license number and confirm it with the Home Inspection Advisory Committee and State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
- 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.