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How to become a home inspector in Alabama
Alabama requires a license. See the education, field training, exam, insurance and application steps.
Alabama
License required- Confirm the current rulesThe regulator is: Alabama Division of Construction Management (state licensing is handled through the Department of Finance, Real Property Management) Rules change, so read the board's current requirements and application before you spend money.
- Complete the educationEducation: 120 hours of approved education plus 35 inspections, or 35 hours plus 100 inspections. Distance education is not accepted. Choose a provider the board approves. This course is a study aid and does not replace approved pre-licensing hours.
- Complete the field trainingField training: Participation in 35 or 100 inspections, depending on the education path.
- Pass the examExam: National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) plus the ASHI Standards of Practice exam.
- Arrange insurance and paperworkInsurance: Insurance is required. Confirm the amounts with the board. Gather ID, proof of education and any background check the board asks for.
- Apply for your licenseSubmit the application and fees to the regulator and wait for approval. Do not take paid inspections until you are cleared to.
- Keep it currentRenewal and continuing education: Annual renewal. Continuing education cannot be taken by distance.
- Use the modules to prepareWork through the modules and the final exam in this course to learn the systems, standards and report writing the exam and the job rely on.
Search for “Alabama home inspector licensing” to find the board's own page. More on the NHIE regulations page.
Want to learn the material too?
The full guide has 17 modules covering every major system of a home, a separate quiz for each, and a 200-question practice exam.
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This guide summarizes publicly available information as of October 2026 and is not legal advice. Requirements, hours, fees and insurance minimums change and sources differ. Always confirm with your state's licensing board before you enroll or apply. Not affiliated with ASHI, any state board or any exam provider.