Vermont requires the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Licensing is handled by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (Secretary of State). Pre-licensing education: 80 hours of pre-licensing education; distance education is allowed. Insurance: Not listed in EBPHI's summary.
Vermont requirements at a glance
| Exam | National Home Inspector Examination |
|---|---|
| License type | Home inspector |
| Pre-licensing education | 80 hours of pre-licensing education; distance education is allowed. |
| Field training / experience | Not required. |
| Insurance | Not listed in EBPHI's summary. |
| Continuing education | Not listed as required in EBPHI's summary. Two-year renewal. |
Who regulates home inspectors in Vermont
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (Secretary of State)
(802) 828-3228 · [email protected]
How to prepare for the exam in Vermont
The NHIE is 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored) with a 4-hour limit, and you need a scaled score of 500 to pass. It is weighted 70% Property Inspection, 20% Analysis & Reporting and 10% Professional Responsibilities, so weight your study the same way. Take a diagnostic practice test first, drill your weakest categories, and sit at least one full timed practice exam before test day.
Summarized from the state regulation summary published by the NHIE's exam board, checked October 2026. Licensing rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (Secretary of State) before you apply.