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# Vermont home inspector license

Vermont's Office of Professional Regulation licenses property inspectors, who need 80 hours of approved education and a nationally recognized proctored exam, or an accepted certification in their place.

Vermont's license law and Secretary of State pages, checked on October 9, 2026

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<dt>Who licenses</dt>
<dd>The Office of Professional Regulation in the Secretary of State's Office, with the Property Inspector Advisors.</dd>

<dt>Who can apply</dt>
<dd>At least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or its equivalent.</dd>

<dt>Education</dt>
<dd>At least 80 hours of education approved by the Director, covering heating systems, cooling systems, plumbing, electrical, structural components, foundations, roof coverings, exterior and interior components, and site aspects.</dd>

<dt>Exam</dt>
<dd>An independent, nationally recognized, proctored examination identified by rule. The National Home Inspector Examination is administered by PSI.</dd>

<dt>Certification</dt>
<dd>Proof of certification issued by an independent, nationally recognized organization that provides certification for property inspectors satisfies the education and examination requirements.</dd>

<dt>Out-of-state applicants</dt>
<dd>The Fast Track Endorsement, for an active license in good standing in another state for at least three years immediately before applying.</dd>

<dt>Renewal</dt>
<dd>Every two years. If the license is not renewed, all privileges granted to the licensee are suspended from the expiration date.</dd></dl>

## Related

- [National home inspector exam](/national-home-inspector-exam/)
- [Home inspector certification](/home-inspector-certification/)

## Sources

- [Vermont Secretary of State, “Property Inspector Forms & Instructions”](https://sos.vermont.gov/property-inspectors/forms-instructions)
- [Vermont Secretary of State, “Property Inspector Advisors & Meetings”](https://sos.vermont.gov/property-inspectors/advisors-meetings)
- [Vermont Laws, “Title 26: Professions and Occupations Chapter 19: Property Inspectors”](https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/26/019)
- [Vermont Secretary of State, “Fast Track Endorsement”](https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/regulatory/reducing-barriers/fast-track-endorsement/)

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