North Dakota: State guide

North Dakota uses registration rather than board licensure for home inspectors. The official regulator is the North Dakota Secretary of State, which posts requirements and a current registered-home-inspector list.

Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.

Official resources in North Dakota

Home inspectors program page

Official requirements, renewal rules, and link to the registered home inspector list.

Records searches

Official records portal page with the current registered home inspectors list.

North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-54

Official statute chapter governing home inspector registration.

Registered home inspectors PDF list

Official published list of registered home inspectors.

Key facts for North Dakota

North Dakota requires home inspector registration under NDCC chapter 43-54.
The registrar is the Secretary of State.
An individual may not perform a home inspection for compensation unless registered under chapter 43-54.
The registration statute was created in 2005 by House Bill 1507.
Registration requires proof of a qualifying home-inspection exam, age 18+, and E&O insurance of $100,000 or more.
Renewal is annual; registrations expire June 30 and require current insurance proof.

What to do next

Use the Secretary of State’s records page or published PDF list to confirm the inspector appears on the current North Dakota list.
Ask the inspector which qualifying exam they passed and confirm they carry current E&O coverage before signing a contract.

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