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Check home inspectors before you hire
See whether your state licenses home inspectors, who oversees them, and where to verify a license or file a complaint. Start with the official source, then use our simple 5-step check.
California says no government agency licenses home inspectors.
California CSLBNew York requires 140 approved education hours, including 40 supervised field-based inspections.
NYS Department of StateNew Jersey requires errors and omissions insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence.
NJ Consumer AffairsState guide
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Why it matters
Why checking matters first
A home inspection can shape a major money decision. A quick license and discipline check helps you slow down and verify who you're hiring.
Not every state regulates home inspectors the same way. Knowing the rules where the property sits helps you ask better questions and avoid false assumptions.
This site keeps the process practical: go to the official source, confirm the basics, review any public history, and keep a record of what you found.
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