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Home Inspection is a licensed profession in New Jersey.
PHII is NOT approved to provide the required education, NJ requires live in person training.
To become licensed, home inspectors must:
1.) Complete high school or equivalent
2.) Complete 180 hours of approved education (with 40 supervised field hours)
3.) Successfully pass the NHIE or complete 250 inspection under direct supervision of a licensed inspector.
4.) Proof of errors and omissions insurance
5.) Submit application and fee
Note: PHII has courses approved for home inspector continuing education. Home inspectors are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education for each biennial licensing period. Up to 20 units of continuing education can be obtain through online courses.
Certification Required: Yes
PHII Approved: No
The State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
P.O. Box 45043, Newark, N.J. 07101
(973) 504-6460
New Jersey / Home Inspection Certification/License Requirements
Requirements for Home Inspectors in New Jersey
Home Inspection is a licensed profession in New Jersey. PHII is NOT approved to provide the required education, NJ requires live in person training.
To become licensed, home inspectors must:
1.) Complete high school or equivalent
2.) Complete 180 hours of approved education (with 40 supervised field hours)
3.) Successfully pass the NHIE or complete 250 inspection under direct supervision of a licensed inspector.
4.) Proof of errors and omissions insurance
5.) Submit application and fee
Note: PHII has courses approved for home inspector continuing education. Home inspectors are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education for each biennial licensing period. Up to 20 units of continuing education can be obtain through online courses.
Certification Required: Yes
PHII Approved: No
Other Inspection Requirements for NJ:
The State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
P.O. Box 45043, Newark, N.J. 07101
(973) 504-6460